ML12124A106

Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Changes, Enclosure 2, Attachment 2 and Radioactive Effluent Release Report, Enclosure 2, Attachment 3

ML12124A106
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Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	04/30/2012
From:	FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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ENCLOSURE 2, ATTACHMENT 2

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• A9.690E, Attachment 2 Beaver Valley Power Station - Units 1 & 2 Radioactive Effluent Release Report Calendar Year - 2011 Unit I and 2 Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Changes Attached is a complete copy of the ODCM that includes:

Change (29) of the ODCM (Effective: January, 2011)

Change (30) of the ODCM (Effective: September, 2011) and Change (31) of the ODCM (Effective: December, 2011)

A complete copy of the ODCM has been provided to the following offices:

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regional Administrator 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 For a complete copy of the ODCM, contact Dr. Lara Renz at 724-682-4255.

ENCLOSURE 2, ATTACHMENT 3

RTL # A9.690E, Attachment 3 Beaver Valley Power Station - Units I & 2 Radioactive Effluent Release Report Calendar Year - 2011 Unit I and 2 Carbon-14 (C-14) Dose Estimates In 2010, First Energy contracted Key Solutions, Inc. to perform Carbon-14 dose estimates in gaseous effluents for BVPS Units 1 and 2. Because the ODCM receptors have not changed and default X/Qs were utilized for the 2010 calculations, the methodology for calculating Carbon-14 dose can be determined from capacity factors (or number of days online). In 2011, Unit 1 had a maintenance outage for 2 days making the capacity factor equal to 99%. Unit 2 had a refueling outage (2R15) in the spring making the capacity factor equal to 90%. See the 2010 RERR for full discussion of the dose calculation model.

Unit I - 99% Capacity Factor C-14 Dose in mremlyr at Highest Dose Receptor NW 1432 meters Exposure Infant Child Teen Adult Pathway Bone Other*

Bone Other' Bone Other*

Bone Other*

Inhalation 4.92E-02 9.85E-03 6.66E-02 1.25E-02 4.83E-02 9.05E-03 3.37E-02 6.32E-03 Vegetation 2.85E+00 5.68E-01 1.18E+00 2 34E-01 7.13E-01 1.43E-01 Ingestion TOTAL 0.05 0.01 2.91 0.58 1.23 0.24 0.75 0.15 Unit 2 -90% Capacity Factor C-14 Dose in mremlyr at Highest Dose Receptor NW 1432 meters Exposure Infant Child Teen Adult Pathway Bone Other*

Bone Other*

Bone Other*

Bone Other' Inhalation 4.52E-02 9.01E-03 6.12E-02 1.14E-02 4.43E-02 831E-03 310E-02 5.81E-03 Vegetation 2.60E+00 5.22E-01 1.08E+00 2.15E-01 6.55E-01 1.31E-01 Ingestion TOTAL 0.05 0.01 2.67 0.53 1.13 0.22 0.69 0.14

• "Other" refers to liver, total body, thyroid, kidney, lung and G]. Doses for these organs are assumed to be equal.

The maximum bounding dose to a member of the public resulting from atmospheric C-14 releases from Unit 1 was determined to be less than 2.91 mrem to the bone and less thar 0.58 mrem to all other organs.

The child is the controlling age group The maximum bounding dose to a member of the public resulting from atmospheric C-14 releases from Unit 2 was determined to be less than 2.87 mrem to the bone and less than 0.53 mrem to all other organs.

The child is the controlling age group Liquid effluent release doses are considered to be insignificant and are not included in this report.

This report only considers C-14 as released in liquid and gaseous effluents and does not address shipments of solid waste and irradiated fuel.

Using the same information for controlling location, X/Q values and power days as the methodology from Part 1, C-14 gaseous dose was calculated using EPRI estimated proxy values and dose calculation tools for the leafy vegetation and garden pathways only. The estimated proxy value of 9.8 Ci for Unit 1 produced dose results of 8.97 mrem to the bone and 1.79 mrem to all other organs (child being the controlling age group). The estimated proxy value of 8.9 Ci for Unit 2 produced dose results of 11.8 mrem to the bone and 2.36 mrem to all other organs (child being the controlling age group).

RTL A9.690E Beaver Valley Power Station - Units I & 2 2011 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company FENOC Beaver Valley Power Station - Units 1 & 2 Unit 1 License No. DPR-66 Unit 2 License No. NPF-73

Beaver Valley Power Station RTL A9.690E 2011 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report EXECUTIVE

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Report Preparation and Submittal Requirements: The Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS)

Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report (AREOR) was prepared and submitted in I

accordance with the requirements contained in the following documents:

" BVPS Integrated Technical Specifications, Administrative Control 5.6.1 1

• Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM) procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment T, Control 6.9.2, "Controls for RETS and REMP Programs" BVPS procedure 1/2-ENV-01.05, "Compliance with Regulatory Guide 1.21 and Technical Specifications" BVPS procedure 1/2-ENV-02.01, "Description of Overall Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program"

• NUREG-1301, "Offsite Dose Calculation Manual Guidance: Standard Radiological Effluent Controls for Pressurized Water Reactors, Generic Letter 89-01, Supplement No.1, April 1991"

" CR-G203-2011-88282: REMP TLD STATION #88 Vandalized During 4th Qtr 2010 i

" CR-G203-2011-91196: REMP Air Station Found Out of Service

• CR-G203-2011-91798: Possible Fukushima Fallout 1-131 Detected I

" CR-G203-2011-92214: Documentation of 1-131 in BVPS Samples after Fukushima Crisis

" CR-G203-2011-92974: REMP TLD Station #88 Vandalized During 1st Qtr 2011 i

" CR-G203-2011-93037: Documentation of 1-131 Found in REMP Milk Sample after Fukushima

" CR-G203-2011-95071: CS-137 Found in REMP Air Sample from Fukushima

" CR-G203-2011-97516: REMP TLD Station #88 Repeatedly Vandalized

" CR-G203-2011-97518: REMP Air Sample Station #30 Found OOS

" CR-G203-2011-9753 1: REMP Air Station #32 Found Out of Service

" CR-G203-2011-98007: 1-131 Detected in Upstream Surface Water REMP Sample Station NO 49A

" CR-G203-2011-98011: Further REMP Data from Fukushima Fallout I

" CR-2011-00480: Further REMP Cesium Data from Fukushima Fallout

" CR-2011-00720: REMP TLD Lost in Transit for 2nd Quarter 2011 I

• CR-2011-01107:1-131 Detected in Upstream Surface Water REMP Sample Station NO 49A

" CR-2011-01642: REMP Air Sample Station #27 Found Out of Service i

" CR-2011-02332: Inability to Meet ODCM Requirements for REMP Milk Sampling in 2011 I

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and INDEX Report Overview:

The AREOR provides a detailed summary of the BVPS Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP). During the report period, samples of air, water, shoreline sediment, milk, fish, food crops, feed crops, vegetation, and direct radiation (in the vicinity of the BVPS site) have been measured, analyzed, evaluated, and summarized. During the report period, the BVPS radioactive effluent releases (as performed in accordance with the Radiological Effluent Technical Specification (RETS) program), did not exceed the limits identified in the BVPS Operating License Technical Specifications, and/or the ODCM. The results of the REMP verify that the effluent releases did not impact the environment with measurable concentration of radioactive materials and/or levels of radiation that are higher than expected.

Description of Pre-operational REMP (1974 - 1975):

A pre-operational REMP program was performed during the period 1974 through 1975. At that time, samples were collected and analyzed to determine the amount of radioactivity present in the environment prior to BVPS operation. The resulting values are considered a "baseline" to which current sample analyses can be compared. A summary of the pre-operational data is summarized in Table 2-3 of this report.

Description of Operational REMP (1976 - Present):

The operational REMP program was initiated during calendar year 1976 and continued through the report period.

During the past thirty-five (35) years, radiation and radioactivity in the environment was monitored within a 10-mile radius of the site. A description of the operational REMP program is outlined in Table 2-1 of this report. In general, two (2) types of samples were collected and compared during the report period, and are described as follows:

Control Samples: These samples are collected from areas that are beyond measurable influence of BVPS operation, and are used as reference data. Normal background radiation levels, or radiation present due to causes other than BVPS operation, can thus be compared to the environment surrounding the BVPS site. During the report period, three hundred fifty nine (359) analyses were performed on samples from the control locations. In addition, eight (8) analyses were completed for TLDs at the control locations. Results of the analyses from the control locations are summarized in Table 2-2 of this report.

Indicator Samples: Indicator samples are collected to determine the radiological impact of BVPS operation in the environment. These samples are collected from various locations near the BVPS site. At a minimum, the samples are collected from areas where the BVPS contribution would indicate the most significant radiological impact.

During the report period, one thousand four hundred fifty seven (1457) analyses were performed on samples collected from eighty three (83) indicator locations. In addition, five hundred one (501) analyses were completed for TLDs at the indicator locations. Results of the analyses from the indicator locations are also summarized in Table 2-2 of this report.

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Comparisons: Current analysis results from the indicator samples were compared to both current control sample values and the pre-operational baseline to determine if changes in radioactivity levels were attributable to BVPS operation.

Determination of Environmental Impact I

• 2011 Sample Media and Analyses: Results for drinking water, surface water, precipitation, groundwater, shoreline stream sediment, fish, cow milk, goat milk, feedstuff, foodcrops, air particulate and air radioiodine media remained consistent with previous data, with the exception of positive indications in the spring of 2011 caused by fallout from Fukushima (detailed throughout this report). Minor increases and decreases were noted in most sample I

media, and any positive results attributable to the BVPS operation were consistent with station data of authorized radioactive discharges, and were within limits permitted by the operating license and the ODCM. Other radioactivity detected was attributable to naturally I

occurring radionuclides, previous nuclear weapons tests, other man-made sources, and to the normal statistical fluctuation for activities near the Lower Limit of Detection (LLD).

• Airborne Exposure Pathway: This ODCM required pathway was evaluated via sampling of airborne radioiodine and airborne particulates. The results during this report period were similar to previous years, except where minor increases were noted and attributed to I

Fukushima fallout. There was no notable increase in natural products and no detectable fission products or other radionuclides in the airborne particulate media during the year attributed to effluent releases from BVPS.

• Direct Exposure Pathway: This ODCM required pathway was evaluated via measurement of environmental radiation doses by use of Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeters (TLDs). The I

results of TLD processing have indicated a stable trend and compare well with previous years.

• Ingestion Exposure Pathway: This ODCM required pathway was evaluated via sampling of milk, fish, and foodcrops (leafy vegetables).

For milk samples, Strontium-90 (attributable to past atmospheric weapons testing), was detected at levels similar to those of previous years. The gamma spectrometry analyses indicated positive results for naturally occurring Potassium-40 at average environmental levels. Iodine-131 was detected for a brief period following the Fukushima crisis in Japan and is not attributed effluent releases from BVPS.

The fish samples indicated below LLD levels in each of the sample analyses.

Foodcrop (leafy vegetation) samples indicated naturally occurring Potassium-40 at average environmental levels.

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" Waterborne Exposure Pathway: This ODCM pathway was evaluated via samples of drinking water, ground (well) water, surface (river) water and river sediment.

Water samples were analyzed for tritium and gamma-emitting radionuclides. Tritium was not identified in any of these water samples. Iodine-131 analysis of drinking water indicated positive analyses, but the values were consistent with Iodine-131 at the upstream surface (river) water control location, and was not due to liquid effluent releases from BVPS.

Sediment samples were collected from upstream of the site, at the discharge point of BVPS liquid effluent releases, and downstream of the site. Analysis of samples indicated naturally occurring radionuclides Potassium-40, Thallium-208, Bismuth-214, Lead-212, Lead-214, Radium-226, and Actinium-228 in all results. The analyses also indicated Cesium-137, but the values were consistent with Cesium-137 at the control location, and most likely caused by previous nuclear weapons tests. Cobalt-58 and Cobalt-60 were identified in some of the samples that were obtained at the shorelines of the BVPS Main Outfall Facility. This is not unusual because the BVPS site discharges Cobalt-58 and Cobalt-60 in liquid waste effluents.

The activity detected at these sample locations are consistent with discharge data of authorized liquid effluent releases, and all liquid effluent releases during the report period did not exceed the release concentration limits set forth in the ODCM.

• Other Exposure Pathways: In addition to the samples collected from the exposure pathways described above, other media (i.e., precipitation and feedstuff) were also collected.

Results were consistent with previous years, with no degrading trends.

" Offsite Groundwater Monitoring: A total of six (6) offsite groundwater samples were collected and analyzed for Tritium and by gamma spectrometry during the report period.

The samples were collected on a semi-annual basis from three (3) locations within four (4) miles of the site. The locations included one (1) well in Shippingport PA, one (1) well in Hookstown PA, and one (1) well in Georgetown PA. No gamma-emitting radionuclides were detected in the analyses. All tritium results were less than the pre-operational value.

Supplemental Sample Sites: The REMP program includes supplemental sampling sites in addition to the required sites set forth in the ODCM. The supplemental sites include five (5) air sampling sites, one (1) surface water site, three (3) groundwater sites, three (3) precipitation sites, two (2) sediment sites, ten (10) soil sites, and one (1) milk animal feedstuff site. The soil sites are on a triennial sample frequency. They were sampled in 2009 and are scheduled to be sampled again in 2012.

Population Dose vs. Natural

Background:

During the report period, the total calculated 0-50 mile population dose was 223 man-mrem (liquid releases), and 153 man-mrem (gaseous releases). The average individual population dose from BVPS operation was much less than

<1 mrem. For information, the National Academy of Sciences 1990 BEIR Report shows that the typical dose to an individual from background (natural radiation exposure including radon) is an estimated average of 296 mrem per year. The following graph illustrates that the average individual population dose was not affected from BVPS operation.

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and INDEX RTL A9.690E Figure i-I Graph of Annual Average Population Dose: BVPS Dose and Natural Background Dose 1000.0000000 Average Population Dose 100.0000000 10.0000000 1

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0.0100000 0.0010000 0.0001000 0.0000100

-- *--BVPS Average Population Dose (mRem)

-Natural Background Population Dose (296 mnRemn)

Summary: During the report period, radioactive effluent releases from the BVPS site did not exceed the limits identified in the BVPS Operating License Technical Specifications, and/or the ODCM. The BVPS operational REMP program was followed throughout the report period. The results demonstrate the adequacy of radioactive effluent control at BVPS, and that BVPS operation did not adversely affect the surrounding environment. Positive results attributable to BVPS operation were consistent with station data of authorized radioactive discharges and were within limits permitted by the NRC license and the ODCM.

Other radioactivity detected was attributable to naturally occurring radionuclides, previous nuclear weapons tests, other man-made sources, and to the normal statistical fluctuation for activities near the Lower Limit of Detection (LLD).

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Beaver Valley Power Station RTL A9.690E 2011 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report EXECUTIVE

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Split Sample Program: BVPS shared split samples with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) in support of their nuclear power plant monitoring program. The shared media and number of locations were typically comprised of milk (2),

surface water (3), river sediment (1), fish (1), foodcrops (2), co-located air particulate/air iodine (4), and TLD (24). The split sample program was coordinated by the state, and the results are not provided with this report.

• Spike Sample Program: Spiked samples were provided by an independent laboratory and then analyzed by the REMP contractor laboratory. The samples were provided throughout the report period and included water samples, milk samples, filter paper samples and charcoal cartridge samples. All one-hundred-four (104) analyses performed by the contactor laboratory on the spiked samples met the NRC comparison criteria.

Special Reports:

SINCE no reporting levels were exceeded during 2011, THEN no Special Reports were required. For information, a Special Report shall be submitted to the NRC when (1) levels of radioactivity in an environmental sampling medium exceeds the limits specified in ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q Table 3.12-2, and when (2) the results of the following calculation are >1.0 (for calculations performed when more than one radionuclide is detected in the sampling medium):

Concentration (1) + Concentration (2) +... > 1.0 Limit Level (1) Limit Level (2)

Land Use Census Results:

Highlights from the most recent Land Use Census are documented in letter NPD3NRE:0796, dated September 27, 2011 and are summarized as follows:

• Nearest Residence: The location of the Nearest Residence has not changed since the previous census. The Nearest Residence location remains at the Terwilliger Residence, 211 Ferry Hill Road, Shippingport, PA (0.406 miles, in the NE Sector).

" Nearest Garden: The location has not changed since the previous census. The location remains at the Knisley Residence, 175 Kerona Road, Shippingport, PA (0.7 miles, NE).

However, this garden has not joined our sampling program because it does not contain leafy vegetables most appropriate for sampling (i.e. cabbage or lettuce) this year. The previous sampling location at the Cox Residence, 238 State Route 168, Hookstown, PA (0.760 miles, in the SSW Sector) was available for sampling cabbage this year and remains the nearest garden meeting all the requirements of NUREG-1301.

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• Nearest Dairy Cow: The nearest dairy cow milked has not changed since the previous census.

The location remains at the Searight Dairy, 948 McCleary Road, RD 1, Hookstown, PA I

(2.097 miles SSW).

e Nearest Doe Goat: The location has changed since the previous census. The location is once I

again the Collins Farm, 289 Calhoun Road, Aliquippa, PA (3.547 miles SE). However, goat milk samples were not available from this location, nor from any other location within the 5 mile radius this year (documented in CR #2011-02332).

• Prevailing Winds: The prevailing wind direction for Ground Releases was identified by showing the highest D/Q in the East Sector. The prevailing wind direction for Elevated i

Releases was identified by showing the highest D/Q in the ESE Sector. The REMP properly monitors the environment with air particulate sampling stations in some Sectors and direct radiation TLDs in all Sectors.

• 2012 Dairy Cow and Doe Goat Sampling Locations: The Dairy Cow sampling locations will remain at the same locations used in 2011; Searight Dairy, 948 McCleary Road, RD1, I Hookstown, PA (2.097 miles, SSW), Halstead Dairy, 104 Tellish Drive, Hookstown, PA (5.079 miles, SSW), Brunton Dairy, 3681 Ridge Road, Aliquippa, PA (6.158 miles, SE), and Windsheimer Dairy, RD 1 Burgettstown, PA (10.476 miles, SSW). The Doe Goat sampling I

location may be at the Collins Farm, 289 Calhoun Road, Aliquippa, PA (3.547 miles SE),

although it is unknown at this time whether or not goat milk samples will be available from the Collins Farm next season.

e D/O for Milch Animal Locations: None of the 2011 milch animal sampling locations experienced a >20% increase in deposition parameter (D/Q).

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D/O for Offsite Dose Determination: There was no adverse effect on the current ODCM methodology used for offsite dose determination from effluent releases. Specifically, a linear regression analysis of D/Q did not yield any valid locations where the offsite dose could have increased >20% more than the offsite dose previously calculated using current ODCM methodology.

D/O Historical Comparison: There was no adverse trend in D/Q when comparing data to the ODCM default D/Q values, which validates that there was no adverse effect on the current ODCM methodology used for offsite dose determination from effluent releases. Specifically, the analysis of D/Q did not yield any valid locations where the offsite dose could have increased >20% more than the offsite dose previously calculated using current ODCM methodology.

Therefore, a change in ODCM Receptor location and/or a change to meteorology at the current ODCM Receptor location were not required.

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and INDEX Deviations, Changes and Adjustments to the Normal Sampling Program Deviation from Normal Milk Sampling & Analysis Schedule: There was a deviation from the required milk sampling and analysis schedule for the reporting period. The Doe Goat location identified at the Collins Farm, 289 Calhoun Road, Aliquippa, PA (3.547 miles SE) has not been able to provide enough milk to participate in the sampling program for 2011, and it is unknown as to whether or not it will be able to in the future. Goat milk samples were also not available from any other location within the 5 mile radius this year. The unavailability of goat milk caused the REMP to not meet the ODCM sample requirements in 1/2-ODC-2.03 and in 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q Table 3.12-1 stating that a minimum of four (4) milk locations shall be sampled. There are no other milk animal locations available to add to the REMP, as all milk animals sites located within the 5 mile radius of BVPS are currently participating in the sampling program. This condition was documented in Condition Report #2011-02332.

" Deviation from Normal Surface and Drinking Water Sampling and Analysis Schedule:

There were no deviations from the required water sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

" Deviation from Normal Air Particulate & Iodine Sampling and Analysis Schedule: The air particulate and iodine sampling stations were interrupted on four (4) separate occasions during the report period. These issues were documented in Condition Reports #11-91196, 11-97518, 11-97531 and 2011-01642.

" Deviation from Normal Direct Radiation Monitoring: The Direct Radiation Monitoring by Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) was missing data from one sample location for two quarterly sample periods. This issue was documented in Condition Reports #11-92974 and 11-97516. Another sample location was missing data for one quarterly sample period and was documented in Condition Report #2011-00720.

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Report Preparation and Submittal Requirements............................................

ii R eport O verview..................................................................................

iii Description of Pre-operational REMP (1974-1975).........................................

iii Description of Operational REMP (1976 - Present)..........................................

iii Determination of Environmental Impact.........................................................

iv Inter-laboratory Comparison Programs.........................................................

vii Special R eports....................................................................................

vii Land Use Census Results.........................................................................

vii Deviations, Changes and Adjustments to the Normal Sampling Program................

ix SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION A. Radiation Fundamentals....................................................................

1-1 B.

Radiation and Radioactivity...............................................................

1-1 C.

Units of Measurement......................................................................

1-4 D. Lower Limit of Detection..................................................................

1-4 E. Scope and Objectives of the REMP Program...........................................

1-4 F. Description of the Beaver Valley Site 1-5 SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM l

A. Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program.....................................

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1. Program Description..................................................................

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Summary of Results....................................................................

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Quality Control Program..............................................................

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Program Changes......................................................................

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B. Air Monitoring...............................................................................

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1. Characterization of Air and Meteorology..........................................

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Air Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques...............................

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Results and Conclusions.............................................................

2-25 C. Monitoring of Shoreline Stream Sediment and Soil....................................

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1. Characterization of Shoreline Stream Sediment and Soil.........................

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques....................................

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Results and Conclusions..............................................................

2-30 D. Monitoring of Feedstuff and Foodcrops..................................................

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1. Characterization of Farm Products...................................................

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques....................................

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3. Results and Conclusions..............................................................

2-37 E. Monitoring of Local Cow and Goat Milk.................................................

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1. Description - Milch Animal Locations.............................................

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques....................................

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Results and Conclusions..............................................................

2-42 F. Environmental Radiation Monitoring.....................................................

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1. Description of Regional Background Radiation and Sources....................

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Locations and Analytical Procedures...............................................

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Results and Conclusions..............................................................

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M onitoring of Fish...........................................................................

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D escription..............................................................................

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques....................................

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Results and Conclusions..............................................................

2-52 H. Monitoring of Surface Water, Drinking Water, Groundwater and Precipitation....

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Description of Water Sources..........................................................................

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Sampling and Analytical Techniques................................................

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Results and Conclusions..............................................................

2-58 I. Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man......................................................

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Pathways to Man - Calculational Models..........................................

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Results of Calculated Population Dose to Man - Liquid Effluent Releases...

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Results of Calculated Population Dose to Man - Gaseous Effluent Releases.

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2-66 SECTION 3 - LAND USE CENSUS A.

Land Use Census Overview...............................................................

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N earest R esidence...........................................................................

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Nearest Garden >500 sqft..................................................................

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N earest D airy Cow..........................................................................

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N earest D oe G oat............................................................................

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Projections for 2012 Dairy Cow Sampling Locations.................................

3-1 G. Projections for 2012 Doe Goat Sampling Locations...................................

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D/Q for Milch Animal Locations.........................................................

3-2 I. D/Q for Offsite Dose Determination.......................................................

3-2 J. D/Q Historical Comparison................................................................

3-2 K. Discrepancies or Conditions of Note.....................................................

3-3 SECTION 4 - SPLIT SAMPLE AND SPIKE SAMPLE, INTER-LABORATORY COMPARISON PROGRAM A.

Split Sample Program (Inter-Laboratory Comparison, Part 1 of 2)..................

4-1 B.

Spike Sample Program (Inter-Laboratory Comparison, Part 2 of 2)..................

4-1 C.

C onclusions...................................................................................

4-3 SECTION 5 - CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS RADIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING REPORT(S)

A.

Corrections to Previous Radiological Environmental Operating Report(s).........

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2-2 Table 2-2 Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program Summary......................

2-7 Table 2-3 Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary.....

2-21 Table 2-4 Comparison of Natural Radiation Exposure Versus Calculated Population Dose to M an - Liquid Effluent Releases..............................................

2-67 Table 2-5 Comparison of Natural Radiation Exposure Versus Calculated Population Dose to M an - Gaseous Effluent Releases..............................................

2-68 Table 3-1 Location of Nearest Residences, Gardens, Dairy Cows, Doe Goats.....................

3-4 Table 4-1 Inter-Laboratory Comparison Program, Spiked Samples - 1st Quarter..............

4-4 Table 4-2 Inter-Laboratory Comparison Program, Spiked Samples - 2 nd Quarter.............

4-5 Table 4-3 Inter-Laboratory Comparison Program, Spiked Samples - 3dQuarter.............

4-6 Table 4-4 Inter-Laboratory Comparison Program, Spiked Samples - 4th Quarter..............

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and INDEX AREOR FIGURES Figure i-i Graph of Annual Average Population Dose: BVPS Dose and Natural B ackground D ose...........................................................................

vi Figure 1-1 Geographical Map and Principal Communities in 50-mile Radius of the Beaver V alley Pow er Station........................................................................

1-7 Figure 2-1 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Air Sampling Stations........................

2-27 Figure 2-2 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Gross Beta in Air Particulates...........

2-28 Figure 2-3 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Shoreline Sediments and Soil...............

2-32 Figure 2-4 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Cesium-137, Cobalt-58 & 60 in Sedim ent......................................................................................

2-33 Figure 2-5 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Cesium-137 in Soil........................

2-34 Figure 2-6 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Feedstuff and Foodcrops....................

2-38 Figure 2-7 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Cesium-137 in Feedstuff and Foodcrops.....................................................................................

2-39 Figure 2-8 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Milk............................................

2-44 Figure 2-9 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Iodine-131 & Sr-90 in Milk..............

2-45 Figure 2-10 Environmental Monitoring Locations - TLDs..........................................

2-49 Figure 2-11 Graph of Annual Average Exposure: Direct Radiation in Environment.............

2-51 Figure 2-12 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Fish.............................................

2-53 Figure 2-13 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Cesium-137 in Fish.......................

2-54 Figure 2-14 Environmental Monitoring Locations - Ground Water, Surface Water, Drinking W ater and Precipitation.....................................................................

2-60 Figure 2-15 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Iodine-131 in Surface Water, and D rinking W ater..............................................................................

2-61 Figure 2-16 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Tritium in Surface Water.................

2-62 Figure 2-17 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Tritium in Ground Water.................

2-63 Figure 2-18 Graph of Annual Average Concentration: Tritium in Drinking Water...............

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2011 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION A. Radiation Fundamentals Radiation is the conveyance of energy through space. For example, heat emanating from a stove is a form of radiation, as are light rays, microwaves, and radio waves. All matter consists of atoms, which are comprised of positively charged particles (protons), negatively charged particles I

(electrons), and non-charged/neutral particles (neutrons). The relatively large particles (protons and neutrons) are packed tightly together in a cluster at the center of the atom called the nucleus, while the smaller particles (electrons) orbit around the nucleus. In an electrically neutral atom, the negative charges of the electrons are balanced by the positive charges of the protons. Due to their dissimilar charges, the protons and electrons have a strong attraction for each other. This holds the atom together. Other attractive forces between the protons and neutrons keep the densely packed protons from repelling each other, and prevent the nucleus from breaking apart.

B. Radiation and Radioactivity The following provides an alphabetical glossary of terms associated with radiation, radioactivity, and the radioactive decay process. The terms discussed include Alpha Particles, Beta Particles, Gamma Rays, Genetic Effects, Half-life, Ionization, Isotopes, Neutrons, Radiation, Radioactive I

Decay, Radionuclides and Somatic Effects.

Alpha Particles: Particulate and electromagnetic radiation each travel through matter differently because of their different properties. Alpha particles contain 2 protons and 2 neutrons, are relatively I

large, and carry an electrical charge of +2. Alpha particles are ejected from the nucleus of a radioactive atom at speeds ranging from 2,000 to 20,000 miles per second. However, due to its comparatively large size, an alpha particle usually does not travel very far before it loses most of its energy through collisions and interactions with other atoms. As a result, a sheet of paper or a few centimeters of air can easily stop alpha particles.

Beta Particles: Beta Particles: Beta particles are very small, and comparatively fast particles, traveling at speeds near the speed of light (186,000 miles per second). Beta particles have an electrical charge of either +1 or -1. Because they are so small and have a low charge, they do not collide and interact as often as alpha particles, so they can travel farther. Beta particles can usually travel through several meters of air, but may be stopped by a thin piece of metal or wood.

Gamma Rays: Gamma rays are pure energy and travel at the speed of light. They have no measurable charge or mass, and generally travel much farther than alpha or beta particles before being absorbed. After repeated interactions, the gamma ray loses its energy and vanishes. The range of a gamma ray in air varies, depending on the ray's energy and interactions. Very high-energy gamma radiation can travel a considerable distance, where as, low energy gamma radiation may travel only a few feet in air. Lead is used as shielding material for gamma radiation because of its density. Several inches of Lead or concrete may be needed to effectively shield gamma rays.

Genetic Effects: The effects of ionizing radiation which are observed in the offspring of the exposed individual that could occur as a result of ionizing radiation interacting with the genes in the human cells.

Half-life: The length of time an atom remains radioactive is defined in terms of half-life, which is the amount of time required for a radioactive substance to lose half of its activity through the process of radioactive decay. Radionuclides that have infrequent emissions have a long half-life, where as, radionuclides that have more frequent emissions have a short half-life.

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When these forms of radiation interact with any form of material, the energy they impart may cause atoms in that material to become ions, or charged particles. Normally, an atom has the same number of protons as electrons, thus, the number of positive and negative charges cancel, in which the atom is electrically neutral. When one or more electrons are removed, an ion is formed. Ionization is one of the processes that may result in damage to biological systems.

Isotopes: A group of identical atoms containing the same number of protons make up an element.

In fact, the number of protons an atom contains determines its chemical identity. For instance, all atoms with one proton are hydrogen atoms, and all atoms with eight protons are oxygen atoms.

However, the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an element may vary. Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. Different isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties, and many are stable or non-radioactive. An unstable or radioactive isotope of an element is called a radioisotope, a radioactive atom, or a radionuclide. Radionuclides usually contain an excess amount of energy in the nucleus. The excess energy is usually due to a surplus or deficit in the number of neutrons in the nucleus. Radionuclides such as Uranium-238, Berylium-7 and Potassium-40 occur naturally. Others are man-made, such as Iodine-131, Cesium-137, and Cobalt-60.

Neutrons: Neutrons come from several sources, including the interactions of cosmic radiation with the earth's atmosphere and nuclear reactions within operating nuclear power reactors. However, neutrons are not of environmental concern since the neutron source at nuclear power stations is sealed within the containment building. Because neutrons have no charge, they are able to pass very close to the nuclei of the material through which they are traveling. As a result, neutrons may be captured by one of these nuclei or they may be deflected. When deflected, the neutron loses some of its energy. After a series of these deflections, the neutron has lost most of its energy. At this point, the neutron moves about as slowly as the atoms of the material through which it is traveling, and is called a thermal neutron. In comparison, fast neutrons are much more energetic than thermal neutrons and have greater potential for causing damage to the material through which they travel.

Fast neutrons can have from 200 thousand to 200 million times the energy of thermal neutrons.

Neutron shielding is designed to slow fast neutrons and absorb thermal neutrons. Neutron shielding materials commonly used to slow neutrons down are water or polyethylene. The shield is then completed with a material such as Cadmium, to absorb the now thermal neutrons. Concrete is also used to form an effective neutron shield because it contains water molecules and can be easily molded around odd shapes.

Radiation: This is the conveyance of energy through space. For instance, heat emanating from a stove is a form of radiation, as are light rays, microwaves, and radio waves. Ionizing radiation is another type of radiation and has similar properties to those of the examples listed above. Ionizing radiation consists of both electromagnetic radiation and particulate radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy with no measurable mass that travels with a wave-like motion through space.

Included in this category are gamma rays and X-rays. Particulate radiation consists of tiny, fast moving particles which, if unhindered, travel in a straight line through space. The three types of particulate radiation of concern to us are alpha particles, which are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons; beta particles, which are essentially free electrons; and neutrons. The properties of these types of radiation will be described more fully in the Range and Shielding section.

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The information provided in the upper portion of each block is the isotope name, while the information provided in the lower portion of each block is the half-life.

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Somatic Effects: The effects of ionizing radiation which develop in the directly exposed individual, including an unborn child. Somatic effects can be divided further into acute and chronic effects.

Acute effects develop shortly after exposure to large amount of radiation. Chronic effects are a result of exposure to radiation over an extended period of time.

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Absorbed Dose (rad): This is a term used to describe the radiation energy absorbed by any material exposed to ionizing radiation, and can be used for both particulate and electromagnetic radiation.

The rad is the unit used to measure the absorbed dose. It is defined as the energy of ionizing radiation deposited per gram of absorbing material (I rad = 100 erg/gm). The rate of absorbed dose is usually given in rad/hr. The rad is not used to quantify biological damage caused by ionizing radiation.

Dose Equivalent (rem): Biological damage due to alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation may result from ionizing radiation. Some types of radiation, especially alpha particles which cause dense local ionization, can result in up to 20 times the amount of biological damage for the same energy imparted as do gamma or X-rays. Therefore, a quality factor must be applied to account for the different ionizing capabilities of various types of ionizing radiation. When the quality factor is multiplied by the absorbed dose (Rad), the result is the dose equivalent, which is an estimate of the possible biological damage resulting from exposure to a particular type of ionizing radiation. The dose equivalent is measured in rem. An example of this conversion from absorbed dose (rad) to dose equivalent (rem) uses the quality factor for alpha radiation, which is equal to 20. Thus, 1 Rad of alpha radiation = 20 rem. Since beta and gamma radiation each have a quality factor of 1, then 1 Rad of either beta or gamma radiation = 1 rem. Neutrons have a quality factor ranging from 2 to 10.

In terms of radiation, the rem is a relatively large unit. Therefore, a smaller unit, the millirem, is often used, where as, one millirem (mrem) is equal to 1/1000 of a rem.

D. Lower Limit of Detection The Lower Limit of Detection (LLD) for environmental samples is a calculated value that represents an a-priori (before-the-fact) limit for the smallest concentration (i.e.; pCi per unit mass or volume) of radioactive material in a sample that will be detected with 95% probability, and with 5% probability of falsely concluding that a blank observation represents a real signal. A calculated LLD must consider such analytical variables as standard deviation of the background counting rate, the counting efficiency, the sample size, the fractional radiochemical yield, the radioactive decay constant, and the elapsed time between sample collection and time of counting.

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Scope and Objectives of the REMP Program The environmental program consists of environmental monitoring for radioactivity in the vicinity of BVPS. Environmental sampling and analyses include air, water, milk, vegetation, river sediments, fish, and ambient radiation levels in areas surrounding the site. The results of these media are assessed to determine impacts of the plant operation on the environment. The Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report (AREOR) for BVPS summarizes the Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) conducted by the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company during the report period.

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F. Description of the Beaver Valley Site 3

BVPS is located on the south bank of the Ohio River in the Borough of Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, on a 453 acre tract of land. The site is approximately one mile from Midland, Pennsylvania; five miles from East Liverpool, Ohio; and twenty-five miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Figure 1-1 shows the site location in relation to the principal population centers.

Population density in the immediate vicinity of the site is relatively low. The population within a five mile radius of the plant is approximately 18,000 and the only area within the radius, of I

concentrated population is the Borough of Midland, Pennsylvania, with a population of approximately 5,270.

The site lies in a valley along the Ohio River. It extends from the river (elevation 665 feet above sea level) to a ridge along the border south of the Beaver Valley Power Station at an elevation of 1,078 feet. Plant grade level is approximately 735 feet above sea level.

3 BVPS is on the Ohio River at river mile 34.8, at a location on the New Cumberland Pool that is 3.3 river miles downstream from Montgomery Lock and Dam, and 19.4 miles upstream from New Cumberland Lock and Dam. The Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia border is located 5.2 river miles I

downstream from the site. The river flow is regulated by a series of dams and reservoirs on the Beaver, Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers and their tributaries. During the report period, the Ohio River flow (as obtained from the Corps of Engineers - Water Resources Engineering) at the I

New Cumberland Dam ranged from 12,000 cubic feet per second (minimum monthly average) to 146,300 cubic feet per second (maximum monthly average). The mean flow during the report period was approximately 59,200 cubic feet per second.

3 Water temperature of the Ohio River typically varies from 340 Fahrenheit to 750 Fahrenheit. The minimum temperatures occur in January and/or February and maximum temperatures in July and/or August. Water quality in the Ohio River at the site location is affected primarily by the water quality I

of the Allegheny, Monongahela and Beaver rivers.

The climate of the area may be classified as humid continental. The predominant wind direction is 3

typically from the southwest in summer and from the west southwest in winter. The National Climate Data Center (http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/cag3/v4.html) indicates the following data for the Pittsburgh, PA area:

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Beaver Valley Unit 1 2900 - megawatts thermal Beaver Valley Unit 2 2900 - megawatts thermal Licensed Power Level Type of Power No. of Reactor Coolant Loops No. of Steam Generators & Type Steam Used by Main Turbine PWR PWR 3

3 3 - Vertical Saturated 3 - Vertical Saturated The BVPS units utilize two separate systems (primary and secondary) for transferring heat from the source (the reactor) to the receiving component (turbine-generator). Because the two systems are isolated from each other, primary and secondary waters do not mix; therefore, radioactivity in the primary system water is normally isolated from the secondary system. Reactor coolant in the primary system is pumped through the reactor core and steam generators by means of reactor coolant pumps. Heat is given up from the primary system to the secondary system in the steam generators, where steam is formed and delivered to the main unit turbine, which drives the electrical generator.

The steam is condensed after passing through the turbine, and returned to the steam generators to begin another steam/water cycle.

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Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program

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Program Description The program consists of monitoring water, air, soil, river bottoms (sediment), feedstuff, vegetation, foodcrops, cow's milk, ambient radiation levels in areas surrounding the site, and aquatic life as summarized in Table 2-1. Further description of each portion of the program (Sampling Methods, Sample Analysis, Discussion and Results) are included in Sections 2-B through 2-I of this report.

2-B Air Monitorin2 2-C Monitoring of Shoreline Stream Sediment and Soil 2-D Monitoring of Feedstuff and Foodcrops 2-E Monitorin2 of Local Cow and Goat Milk 2-F Environmental Radiation Monitoring 2-G Monitoring of Fish 2-H Monitoring of Surface Water, Drinking Water, Groundwater and Precipitation 2-I Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man 2-1

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Operational Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program Section Sample Sample Sample Location Sample Sample Preparation /

Analysis Type Site No.

Frequency Analysis Frequency 1

Air 13 Hookstown, PA (Old Meyer Farm)

Continuous Weekly - Air Gross Beta (b)

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27 Aliquippa, PA (Brunton Farm)

Sampling with Particulate Radionuclide 28 Sherman Farm Sample Iodine-131 29B Beaver, Pa (Friendship Ridge)

Collection at Weekly - Charcoal 30 Shippingport, PA (Cook's Ferry Substation) least weekly Gamma Scan 32 Midland, PA (North Substation)

Quarterly Composite (Mt 46.1 Industry, PA (McKeel's Service - Rt 68) 47 East Liverpool, OH (Water Department) 48 fa)

Weirton, WV (Water Tower - Collier Way) 51 Aliquippa, PA (Sheffield Substation) 10 Shippingport, PA (Post Office) 2 Direct 13 Hookstown, PA (Old Meyer Farm)

Continuous Quarterly Gamma Dose Radiation 14 Hookstown, PA (TLD) 15 Georgetown, PA (Post Office) 27 Aliquippa, PA (Brunton Farm) 28 Sherman Farm 29B Beaver, PA (Friendship Ridge) 30 Shippingport, PA (Cook's Ferry Substation) 32 Midland, PA (North Substation) 33-44 BVPS Site Perimeter Locations 45 Raccoon Township, PA (Christian House Baptist Chapel - Rt 18) 45.1 Raccoon Township, PA (Kennedy's Corner) 46 Industry, PA (Midway Drive) 46.1 Industry, PA (McKeel's Service - Rt. 68) 47 East Liverpool, OH (Water Department) 48 1-)

Weirton, WV (Water Tower - Collier Way) 51 Aliquippa, PA (Sheffield Substation) 52-56 BVPS Site Perimeter Locations 59 236 Green Hill Road 60 Georgetown, PA (444 Hill Road) 70 Industry, PA (236 Engle Road) 71 Brighton Township, PA (First Western Bank) 72 Ohioview, PA (Lutheran Church - Rear) 73 618 Squirrel Run Road 74 Monaca, PA (37 Poplar Avenue - CCBC) 75 Aliquippa, PA (117 Holt Road) 76 Raccoon Township, PA (Elementary School) 77 Aliquippa, PA (3614 Green Garden Road) 78 Raccoon Township, PA (Municipal Building) 79 106 Rt. 151 - Ted McWilliams Auto Body 80 Raccoon Township, PA (Park Office -Rt. 18) 81 Millcreek United Presbyterian, Church 82 2697 Rt. 18 83 735 Mill Creek Road 84 Hancock County, WV (Senior Center) 85 2048 Rt. 30 86 East Liverpool, OH (1090 Ohio Avenue) 87 50103 Calcutta Smith's Ferry Road 88A Route 168, Midland Heights 89 Ohioville, PA (488 Smith Ferry Road) 90 Midland, PA (6286 Tuscarawras Road) 91 Pine Grove Road & Doyle Road 92 Georgetown, PA (Georgetown Road Substation) 93 104 Linden - Sunrise Hills Hookstown, PA (McCleary & Pole Cat Hollow Roads) 95 Hookstown, PA (832 McCLeary Road) 111-112 BVPS Site Perimeter Locations 2-2 I

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Collected Weekly Quarterly Composite 'c Department)

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Groundwater 14A Hookstown, PA (Downstream)

Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Gamm Scan Tritium (H-3) 15B Georgetown, PA (Downstream) 5 Drinking 4

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Weekly Monthly Composite (d)

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Tritium (H-3) 2A BVPS Outfall Vicinity 6

Shoreline Industry, PA (Upstream of Montgomery Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Gamma Scan Sediment 49A(a}

Dam) 50 New Cumberland, WV (Upstream of Dami 7

Milk Weekly (e)

Weekly Samples from Weekly 25 Hookstown, PA (Searight Farm)

Searight only Iodine-131 from Searight only 27 Aliquippa, PA (Brunton Farm) 69 (k)

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Burgettstown, PA (Windsheimer Farm) animals are on analyses are Biweekly Iodine-131 102 k Aliquippa, PA (Ferry Farm) pasture; monthly at during grazing, but Strontium-89 other times Monthly during other Strontium-90 113 'k) times Hookstown, PA (Halstead Farm) 2A BVPS Ouffall Vicinity Gamma Scan 8

Fish Industry, PA (Upstream of Montgomery Semi-Annual Composite of edible on edible 49AI" Dam) parts by species M parts 10-H-)

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25 Hookstown, PA (Searight Farm)

Monthly Monthly Gamma Scan 10 Summer Forage 13A Hookstown, PA (Old Meyer Farm) 11 Soil 22 South of BVPS, Transmission Lines Every Three (3) 12 Core Samples 3" Gamma Scan 27B Aliquippa, PA (Brunton Farm)

Years Deep (2" diameter at (2009, 2012, 2015) each location approx.

29A Beaver, PA (Nicol Farm) 10' radius) 30A Shippingport, PA (Cook's Ferry Substation) 32A Midland, PA (North Substation) 46B Industry, PA (Willows Inn - Rt. 68) 47A East Liverpool, OH (Water Department)

Weirton WV (Water Tower - Collier Way) 51A Aliquippa, PA (Sheffield Substation) 30 Shippingport, PA (Cook's Ferry 12 Precipitation Substation)

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Control Sample Station: These Locations which are presumed to be outside the influence of plant effluents.

Particulate Samples are not counted within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> after filter change. Perform Gamma (b) isotopic analysis on each sample when gross beta is greater than 10 times the yearly mean of control samples.

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Composite samples are collected at intervals not exceeding 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.

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Weekly milk sample from the Searight Dairy is analyzed for Iodine-1 31 only.

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Milk samples are collected bi-weekly when animals are grazing. The milk samples are collected monthly at other times.

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The fish samples contain whatever species are available.

IF adequate sample size is available, THEN the sample is separated according to species, and compositing will provide one sample of each species.

IF adequate sample size is not available, THEN separation by species is not practical.

Therefore edible parts of all fish in the sample are mixed to provide one sample.

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ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Table 3.12-1 requires three (3) dairies to be selected on basis of highest potential thyroid dose using milch census data. See Section 2-E of this report (Monitoring of Local Cows Milk) for specific locations sampled.

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Three (3) different types of broad leaf vegetation shall also be sampled at one (1) control location when in this condition.

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Summary of Results All results of this monitoring program are summarized in Table 2-2. This table is prepared in the format specified by the NRC via the Branch Technical Position in NUREG-1301, and in accordance with Beaver Valley Power Station Offsite Dose Calculation Manual. Summaries of results of analysis of each media are discussed in Sections 2-B through 2-H and an assessment of radiation doses are given in Section 2-I. Table 2-3 summarizes BVPS pre-operational ranges for the various sampling media during the years 1974 and 1975. Comparisons of pre-operational data with operational data indicate the ranges of values are generally in good agreement for both periods of time.

Activity detected was attributed to naturally occurring radionuclides, BVPS effluents, previous nuclear weapons tests or to the normal statistical fluctuation for activities near the Lower Limit of Detection (LLD).

The conclusion from all program data is that the operation of BVPS has resulted in no 3

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The Quality Control Program implemented by BVPS to assure reliable performance by the contractor and the supporting QC data are presented and discussed in Section 4 of this report.

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will be effective for the 2012 growing season. Available milk sampling stations have been declining within the radius of BVPS (described in more detail in section 2-E of this report).

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SUMMARY

Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Air Particulate and Radioiodine Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / cubic meter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

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4 /4

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NA 0.062 - 0,085 North Substation 0.075 0.084 Water Tower 0.069 - 0,082 0.8 miles NW Collier Way 16.3 miles SSW Co-60 NA LLD(

0 / 36

)

LLD(

0 /36 LLD(

0 /4

)

NA Cs-134

< 0.0005 0,001 (

1 / 36

)

No. 30 Shippingport, PA 0.001 (

I / 4

)

No. 48 Weirton, WV LLD (

0 / 4

)

NA 0,001 - 0.001 Cook's Fery S.S.

0.001 - 0,001 Water Tower 0.5 miles E Collier Way 16.3 miles SSW Cs-137

< 0.0005 0.001 (

5 /36

)

No. 30 Shippingport, PA 0.001 (

I/4

)

No.48 Weirton, WV LLD(

0 /4

)

NA 0.001 - 0.001 Cook's Ferry S.S.

0,001 -0.001 Water Tower 0.5 miles E Collier Way 16.3 miles SSW Ba-La-140 NA LLD(

0 / 36 LLD (

0 /36 LLD(

0 /4

)

NA Nominal Lower Limit of Detection b Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-7

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RTL A9.690E Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Drinking Water Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / liter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD

)

Range cO)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements W 1-131

<0.5 0.6 (

36 /104

)

No. 4 Midland Water 0.6 ( 17/52 No. 49A Industry, PA 0.9 ( 30/52 0

156 0.3 - 1.3 1.3 milesNW 0.3 - 1.3 Upstream of 0.3 -2.4 Montgomery Dam 5.0 miles NE H-3

<200 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /8 LLD(

0/4 0

12 Gamma 36 Mn-54

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Fe-59

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Co-58

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/24

)

LLD(

0 / 12 0

Co-60

< 5 LLD(

0 /24 LLD(

0/24

)

LLD(

0 / 12) 0 Zn-65

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/24

)

LLD(

0 / 12) 0 Zr-Nb-95

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /12

)

0 Cs-134

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /12

)

0 Cs-137

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /12

)

0 Ba-La-140

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/24

)

LLD(

0/12 )

0 Nominal Lower Limit of Detection Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction) c Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM)

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Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit I and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Surface Water Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / liter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD r')

Range c Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements 1-131

< 0.5 No. 49A Industry, PA 0.9 ( 30 / 52 0

52 Upstream of 0.3 - 2A4 Montgomery Dam 5.0 miles NE H-3

< 200 LLD(

0 /8 LLD (

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4 0

12 Gamma 36 Mn-54

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24 LLD(

0 /12 0

Fe-59

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 / 12 0

Co-58

< 5 LLD(

0 / 24

)

LLD(

0 /24 LLD(

0 / 12 0

Co-60

< 5 LLD(

0 / 24

)

LLD(

0 /24 LLD(

0 /12 0

Zn-65

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Zr-Nb-95

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Cs-134

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Cs-137

< 5 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/12 0

Ba-La-140

< 10 LLD(

0 /24

)

LLD(

0/24

)

LLD(

0 /12 0

Nominal Lower Limit of Detection Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction) c Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure I/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-9

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Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Ground Water Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / liter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD ()

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements W H-3

< 200 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

No. I IShippingport, PA LLD(

0 /2 0

6 Upstream Gamin_

_0.8 miles NE Gamma 6

Mn-54

< 5 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/2 0

Fe-59

< 10 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2 0-Co-58

< 5 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/4 LLD(

0 /2 0

Co-60

< 5 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0 /2 0

Zn-65

< 10 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2 0

Zr-Nb-95

< 5 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0 /2 0

Cs-134

<5 LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0/2 0

Cs-137

< 5 LLD(

0 / 4

)

LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0 /2 0

Ba-La-140

< 10 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/4 LLD(

0 /2 0

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Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-10

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SUMMARY

Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Precipitation Water Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / liter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD (')

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range Mb)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements H-3

< 200 153 (

I / 8

)

No. 30 Shippingport, PA 153 (

1/8

)

No. 48 Weirton, WV LLD (

0 /4 0

12 153 153 Cook's Ferry S.S.

153 153 Water Tower Collier Way 16.3 miles SSW Gamma 12 Mn-54

< 5 LLD(

0 / 8 LLD(

0/8 LLD(

0/4

)

0 Fe-59

< 10 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /8 LLD(

0 /4

)

0 Co-58

< 5 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

0 Co-60

< 5 LLD(

0 /8 LLD 0/8 LLDL(

0 /4

)

0 Zn-65

< 10 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

0 Zr-Nb-95

< 5 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 / 8

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

0 Cs-134

< 5 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 / 8

)

LLD(

0/4 0

Cs-137

< 5 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0 / 8

)

LLD(

0 /4 0

Ba-La-140

< 10 LLD(

0 /8

)

LLD(

0/8

)

LLD(

0 /4 0

Nominal Lower Limit of Detection b Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-11

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Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Milk Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / liter)

Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)tO)

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Reported Performed LLD (')

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements )

1-131

<0.5 1.1 (

6 /92

)

No.25 Hookstown, PA 2.3 (

4 /52

)

No. 96 Burgettstown, PA 0.8 (

1 /20 0

112 0.4 -3.9 Searight's Dairy 1.0 -3.9 Windsheimer Farm 0.8 -0.8

______2.1 miles SSW 10.4 miles SSW Sr-89

< 2.0 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0 /20 NA 80 Sr-90

< 0.7 1.0 (

44 / 60

)

No. 25 Hookstown. PA 1.4 ( 20 / 20

)

No. 96 Burgettstown, PA 1.1 ( 20 /20 NA 80 0.5 - 1.9 Searight's Dairy 1.0 - 1.9 Windsheimer Farm 0.5 - 1.6 2.1 miles SSW 10.4 miles SSW Gamma 80 K-40

< 150 1302 (

60 / 60

) No. 113 Hookstown, PA 1381 ( 20 / 20

)

No. 96 Burgettstown, PA 1384 ( 20 / 20 NA 1030- 1475 Halstead Farm 1245 - 1471 Windsheimer Farm 1277 - 1521 5.1 miles SSW 10.4 miles SSW Mn-54

< 5 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0/20)

NA Fe-59

< 10 LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0/20 )

NA Co-58

< 5 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0/20 )

NA Co-60

< 5 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0 /20

)

NA Zn-65

< 10 LLD(

0 /60 LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0/20)

NA Zr-Nb-95

< 5 LLD(

0 /60 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0 /20

)

NA Cs-134

< 5 LLD(

0 /60 LLD(

0 /60

)

LLD(

0/20) 0 Cs-137

< 5 LLD(

0 /60 LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0/20) 0 Ba-La-140

< 10 LLD(

0 /60 LLD(

0/60

)

LLD(

0 /20

)

0 Nominal Lower Limit of Detection b Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

'Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure I/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM)

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SUMMARY

Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Fish Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Wet Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Reported Performed LLD (')

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements W No. 49A Industry, PA Gamma Upstream of Montgomery Dam 5.0 miles NE Mn-54

< 0.05 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/'

)

LLD(

0/

)

0 Fe-59

< 0.10 LLD(

0/'

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0/

0 Co-58

< 0.05 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0/

0 Co-60

< 0.05 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0/

)

0 Zn-65

< 0.10 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/'

)

LLD(

0/

0 Zr-Nb-95

< 0.01 LLD(

0/.

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0/

NA Cs-134

< 0.05 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0/

0 Cs-137

< 0.05 LLD(

0/"

)

LLD(

01/

)

LLD(

0 /

)

0 Ba-La-140

< 0.01 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0/

)

LLD(

0 /

)

NA Nominal Lower Limit of Detection Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-13

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SUMMARY

Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 150-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Foodcrops Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Wet Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)V()

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD (')

Range e Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range Mb)

Measurements 1-131

< 0.06 LLD(

0 / 5

)

LLD(

0 /5 LLD(

0/

1 0

6 Gamma 6

K-40 NA 3.53 (

5/

5

) No. 46A Industry, PA 2.63 (

1 / I No. 48B Weirton, WV 4.26 (

1 / I NA 2.35 - 4.05 2.4 miles NNW 2.63 -2.63 16.5 miles SSW 4.26 - 4.26 Mn-54 NA LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /5 LLD(

0/1 NA Fe-59 NA LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /5 LLD(

0/1 NA Co-58 NA LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0/1 NA Co-60 NA LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0/1 NA Zn-65 NA LLD(

0 / 5

)

LLD(

0 /5 LLD(

0/1 NA Zr-Nb-95 NA LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /1 NA Cs-134 0.04 LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 /1 0

Cs-137 0.06 LLD(

0 /

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0 / 1 0

Ba-La-140 NA LLD(

0 15

)

LLD(

0 /5

)

LLD(

0/I

)

NA C-14 NA 104.75(

2/ 2

) No. 10B Shippingport, PA 104.75 (

2 /2

) No. 48C Weirton, WV 103.2 (

2 /2 NA 104.5-105.5 1.0 miles ENE 104,5 - 105.5 16.5 miles SSW 102.9 - 103.5 Nominal Lower Limit of Detection Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

'Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM)

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SUMMARY

Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Feedstuff Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Wet Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Name Mean (fraction) ()

Reported Performed LLD (')

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements W Gamma 12 Be-7

< 0.2 0.49(

4/

12

)

No. 25 Seauight Farm 0.49 (

4 / 12

)

No. 25 Searight Farm 0.49 (

4 / 12

)

NA 0.29 - 0.67 948 McCleary Road 0.29 - 0.67 948 McCleary Road 0.29 - 0.67 Hookstown, PA Hookstown, PA 2.1 miles SSW 2.1 miles SSW K-40

< 0.15 10.80(

12/

12

)

No. 25 Searight Farm 10.80(

12/ 12

)

No. 25 Searight Farm 10.80(

12/12 )

NA 8.80-15.90 948 McCleary Road 8.80 - 15.90 948 McCleary Road 8.80-15.90 Hookstown, PA Hookstown, PA 2.1 miles SSW 2.1 miles SSW Mn-54

<0,02 LLD(

0 /12

)

LLD(

0/12

)

LLD(

0 /12 NA Fe-59

<0.04 LLD(

0 /12

)

LLD(

0/12

)

LLD(

0 /12 NA Co-58

<0.02 LLD(

0 /12

)

LLD(

0 12 )

LLD(

0 /12 NA Co-60

<0.02 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0/12

)

LLD(

0 /12)

NA Zn-65

< 0.04 LLD(

0 /12

)

LLD(

0 /12 LLD(

0 /12

)

NA Zr-Nb-95

<0.03 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0 /12

)

LLD(

0 /12 NA Ru-103

< 0.03 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0/12

)

LLD(

0/12 NA 1-131

< 0.06 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0 /12 LLD(

0 /12 0

Cs-134

< 0.04 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0 /12 LLD(

0 /12 0

Cs-137

< 0.06 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0 /12 LLD(

0 /12 0

Ba-La-140

<0.01 LLD(

0 / 12

)

LLD(

0 /12 LLD(

0 /12 NA Nominal Lower Limit of Detection Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

' Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

Reference:

ODCM procedure 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q, Control 3.12.1)

NA = Not Applicable (Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Not required by ODCM) 2-15

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RTL A9.690E Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit I and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Sediment (page 1 of 2)

Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Dry Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)()

Name Mean (fraction) (b)

Reported Performed LLD ("

Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements Gamma 6

K-40 NA 10.22(

4/ 4

)

No. 2A BVPS 10.22 (

2 / 2

) No. 49A Industry, PA 10.42 (

2/ 2 NA 8.78-11.93 OutfaU Vicinity 10.21-11.93 Upstream of 10.03-10.80 0.2 miles WSW Montgomery Dam 5.0 miles NE Mn-54

< 0.02 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 / 4 LLD(

0 /2

)

NA Fe-59

< 0.03 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2 NA Co-58

< 0.02 0.08(

2 /4

) No. 2A BVPS 0.08(

2 / 2

)

LLD(

0 /2

)

NA 0.07- 0.09 Outfall Vicinity 0.07- 0.09 0.2 miles WSW Co-60

<0.02 0,0 (

2 /4

)

No. 2ABVPS 0,10 (

2 /2

)

LLD(

0/2

)

NA 0.08- 0.12 Outfall Vicinity 0.08- 0.12 0.2 miles WSW Zn-65

< 0.04 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2

)

NA Zr-95

< 003 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2

)

NA Nb-95

< 0.03 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0/4

)

LLD(

0 /2

)

NA Cs-134

< 0.06 LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /4

)

LLD(

0 /2

)

0 Cs-137

< 0.08 0.12 (

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Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit I and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County. Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Sediment (page 2 of 2)

Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Dry Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

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Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction) c Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

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RTL A9.690E Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Soil (page 1 of 2)

Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Dry Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Reported Performed LLD (_) Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements W Gamma Note: Soil Sampling performed every three (3) years. Sampling was performed in 2009, and is next due in 2012.

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RTL A9.690E Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit I and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: Soil (page 2 of 2)

Unit of Measurement: (pico Curies / gram) Dry Type and Lower Number of Total Number Limit of All Indicator Locations Locations with Highest Annual Mean Control Location Nonroutine of Analysis Detection Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b)

Name Mean (fraction)(b Reported Performed LLD (") Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Distance and Direction Range (b)

Measurements (c)

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Ba-La-140 T1-208 Bi-214 Pb-212 Pb-214 Ra-226 Ac-228 Nominal Lower Limit of Detection b Mean and range based upon detectable measurements only.

Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction)

Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

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Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 and Unit 2 Docket No.: 50-334 / 50-412 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar Year - 2011 Medium: External Radiation Unit of Measurement: (mR / Quarter)

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Fraction of detectable measurements at specified locations is indicated in parentheses (fraction) c Nonroutine Reported Measurements (

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Beaver Valley Power Station 2011 Annual Radiological Environmental Operating Report RTL A9.690E SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM Table 2-3 Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No.: 50-334 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar years 1974 - 1975 Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis of Detection Mean, (f) Range (Unit of Measurement)

Performed (LLD)

Sediments Gross Alpha (0)

(pico Curie /gram) dry Gross Beta (33) 1 18 (33/33) 5 -30 Sr-90 (0)

U-234, 235,238 (0)

Gamma (33) 13 (33/33) 2 - 30 K-40 1.5 13 (33/33) 2-30 Cs-137 0.1 0.4 (21/33) 0.1-0.6 Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.8 (12/33) 0.2 - 3.2 Ce-144 0.3 0.5 (3/33) 0.4 - 0.7 Ru-106(a) 0.3 1.5 (3/33) 1.3 - 1.8 Others

< LLD Foodcrops Gamma (8)

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Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.2 (1/8)

Ru-106(a) 0.3 0.8 (1/8)

Others

< LLD Feedstuff Gross Beta (80) 0.05 19 (80/80) 8 - 50 (pico Curie/gram) dry Sr-89 (81) 0.025 0.2 (33/81) 0.04 - 0.93 Sr-90 (81) 0.005 0.4 (78/81) 0.02 - 0.81 Gamma (81)

K-40 1

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< LLD Soil Gross Alpha (0)

- Template Samples -

Gross Beta (64) 1 22 (64/64) 14 - 32 Sr-89 (64) 0.25 0.4 (1/64)

(pico Curie/gram) dry Sr-90 (64) 0.05 0.3 (48/64) 0.1-1.3 U-234,235,238 (0)

Gamma (64)

K-40 1.5 13 (63/64) 5 -24 Cs-137 0.1 1.5 (56/64) 0.1-6.8 Ce-144 0.3 1.1 (7/64) 0.2-3 Zr/Nb-95 0.05 0.3 (13/64) 0.1 - 2 Ru-106(a) 0.3 1.1 (3/64) 0.5-2 Others

< LLD (f)

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Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No.: 50-334 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar years 1974 - 1975 Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis of Detection Mean, (f) Range (Unit of Measurement)

Performed (LLD)

Soil Gross Alpha (0)

- Core Samples -

Gross Beta (8) 1 21 (8/8) 16 - 28 (pico Curie /gram) dry Sr-89 (8) 0.25

< LLD Sr-90 (8) 0.05 0.2 (5/8) 0.08 - 0.5 Gamma (8)

K-40 1.5 13 (8/8) 7-20 Cs-137 0.1 1.2 (7/8) 0.2-2.4 Co-60 0.1 0.2 (1/8)

Others

< LLD Surface Water Gross Alpha (40) 0.3 0.75 (5/40) 0.6 - 1.1 (pico Curie / liter)

Gross Beta (120) 0.6 4.4 (120/120) 2.5 - 11.4 Gamma (1) 10-60

< LLD Tritium (121) 100 300 (120/121) 180-800 Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0)

C-14 (0)

Drinking Water 1-131 (0)

(pico Curie / liter)

Gross Alpha (50) 0.3 0.6 (4/50) 0.4 - 0.8 Gross Beta (208) 0.6 3.8 (208/208) 2.3 - 6.4 Gamma (0)

Tritium (211) 100 310 (211/211) 130- 1000 C-14 (0)

Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0)

Ground Water Gross Alpha (19) 0.3

< LLD (pico Curie / liter)

Gross Beta (76) 0.6 2.9 (73/75)(b) 1.3 - 8.0 Tritium (81) 100 440 (77/81) 80 - 800 Gamma (1) 10-60

< LLD Air Particulates Gross Alpha (188) 0.001 0.003 (35/188) 0.002 - 0.004 and Gaseous Gross Beta (927) 0.006 0.07 (927/927) 0.02 - 0.32 (pico Curie /cubic meter)

Sr-89 (0)

Sr-90 (0) 1-131 (816) 0.04 0.08 (2/816) 0.07- 0.08 Gamma (197)

Zr/Nb-95 0.005 0.04 (122/197) 0.01 - 0.16 Ru-106 0.010 0.04 (50/197) 0.02 - 0.09 Ce-141 0.010 0.02 (3/197) 0.01 - 0.04 Ce-144 0.010 0.02 (44/197) 0.01 - 0.04 Others

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Pre-Operational Environmental Radiological Monitoring Program Summary Name of Facility: Beaver Valley Power Station Docket No.: 50-334 Location of Facility: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Reporting Period: Calendar years 1974 - 1975 Medium or Pathway Analysis and Total Lower Limit All Indicator Locations Sampled Number of Analysis of Detection Mean, (f) Range (Unit of Measurement)

Performed (LLD)

Milk 1-131 (91) 0.25 0.6 (4/91) 0.3-0.8 (pico Curie / liter)

Sr-89 (134) 5 7

(4/134) 6 - 11 Sr-90 (134) 1 5.3 (132/134) 1.5-12.8 Gamma (134)

Cs-137 10 13 (19/134) 11-16 Others

< LLD External Radiation y - Monthly (599) 0.5 mR*

0.20 (599/599) 0.08 - 0.51 (milli Roentgen / day) y - Quarterly (195) 0.5 mR*

0.20 (195/195) 0.11 - 0.38 Y - Annual (48) 0.5 mR*

0.19 (48/48) 0.11 - 0.30 Fish Gross Beta (17) 0.01 1.9 (15/17) 1.0 - 3.2 (pico Curie /gram) wet Sr-90 (17) 0.005 0.14 (17/17) 0.02-0.50 Gamma (17) 0.5 K-40 2.4 (17/17) 1.0-3.7 Others

< LLD LLD in units of mR - Lower end of useful integrated exposure detectability range for a passive radiation detector (TLD).

(a)

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Characterization of Air and Meteorology The air in the vicinity of the site contains pollutants typical for an industrial area. Air flow is generally from the southwest in summer and from the northwest in the winter.

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Air Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a.

Program The air is sampled for gaseous radioiodine and radioactive particulates at each of ten (10) offsite air sampling stations. The locations of these stations are listed in Table 2-1 and shown on a map in Figure 2-1.

Samples are collected at each of these stations by continuously drawing two cubic feet per minute of atmosphere air through a glass fiber filter paper and a charcoal cartridge. The glass fiber filter paper is used for collection of airborne particulates, while the charcoal cartridge is used for collection of radioiodine. Samples are collected on a weekly basis.

The charcoal cartridge is used in the weekly analysis of airborne Iodine-131. The glass fiber filter papers are analyzed each week for gross beta, then composited by station each quarter for I

gamma spectrometry analysis. In order to reduce interference from short-lived naturally occurring radioactivity (e.g.; radon and thorium), the glass fiber filter papers are decayed prior to performing beta analysis in a low background counting system.

b.

Procedures Gross Beta Analysis of Filter Paper: Analysis is performed by placing the glass fiber filter I

paper from the weekly air sample in a 2 inch planchet and analyzing it in a low background, gas flow proportional counter.

Gamma Emitter Analysis of Filter Paper: Analysis is performed by stacking all of the glass fiber filter papers collected from each monitoring station during the quarter and scanning this composite on a high resolution germanium gamma spectrometer.

Iodine-13 1 Analysis of Charcoal Cartridge: Analysis is performed by a gamma scan of each charcoal cartridge.

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Results and Conclusions A summary of data is presented in Table 2-2.

a.

Airborne Radioactive Particulates Gross Beta: A total of five-hundred-twenty (520) weekly samples from ten (10) locations were analyzed for gross beta. Results were comparable to previous years. Figure 2-2 indicates the weekly average concentration of gross beta in air particulates.

Gamma Spectrometry: The weekly air particulate samples were composited into forty (40) quarterly samples which were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Naturally occurring Beryllium-7 was identified in thirty-six of thirty-six (36 of 36) indicator samples, and four of four (4 of 4) control samples. Cesium-134 was identified in one of thirty-six (1 of 36) indicator samples and zero of four (0 of 4) control samples. Cesium-137 was identified in five of thirty-six (5 of 36) indicator samples and zero of four (0 of 4) control samples. The positive Cesium samples occurred during the first and second quarters of 2011. The results are attributed to Fukushima fallout from Japan because no airborne releases of Cesium occurred from BVPS gaseous effluents during the time period (documented in Condition Reports #11-95071 and #2011-00480). A summary of the analysis results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 2-2.

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were some deviations from the required airborne particulate sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

Specifically, the following events occurred:

During the sampling period of 03/07/11-03/14/11, REMP Air Particulate and Iodine sampling station at Cook's Ferry Substation in Shippingport (Site No. 30, 0.5 miles ENE) was found to be out of service. The cause was a blown fuse and cracked plastic fuse housing, which were quickly repaired. The sample station was out of service for 81 hours9.375e-4 days <br />0.0225 hours <br />1.339286e-4 weeks <br />3.08205e-5 months <br /> and 15 minutes (documented in Condition Report #11-91196)

During the sampling period of 06/13/11-06/20/11, REMP Air Particulate and Iodine sampling station at Cook's Ferry Substation in Shippingport (Site No. 30, 0.5 miles ENE) was found to be out of service. The cause was a blown fuse, which was replaced immediately upon discovery. The sample station was out of service for approximately 15 hours1.736111e-4 days <br />0.00417 hours <br />2.480159e-5 weeks <br />5.7075e-6 months <br /> and 12 minutes, as reported by the REMP technician. A sample was still obtained for the week but with lower than ideal sample volume (documented in Condition Report # 11-97518).

During the sampling period of 07/05/11-07/11/11, REMP Air Particulate and Iodine sampling station at the Midland North Substation (Site No. 32, 0.8 miles NW) was found to be out of service. The cause was a blown fuse, which was immediately replaced upon discovery. The sample station was out of service for approximately 69 hours7.986111e-4 days <br />0.0192 hours <br />1.140873e-4 weeks <br />2.62545e-5 months <br /> and 56 minutes, as reported by the REMP technician. The sample station was in operation for approximately 74 hours8.564815e-4 days <br />0.0206 hours <br />1.223545e-4 weeks <br />2.8157e-5 months <br /> and 2 minutes, therefore a sample was still obtained for the week but with lower than ideal sample volume (documented in Condition Report # 11-97531).

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During the sampling period of 08/29/11-09/05/11, REMP Air Particulate and Iodine sampling station at Brunton's Dairy in Aliquippa (Site No. 27, 6.16 miles SE) was found to be out of service. The cause was a blown fuse on the switchbox to the main power source for the cabinet. The fuse was replaced that afternoon. The sample station was out of service for approximately 99 hours0.00115 days <br />0.0275 hours <br />1.636905e-4 weeks <br />3.76695e-5 months <br /> and 4 minutes, as reported by the REMP technician. A sample was I

still obtained for the week but with lower than ideal sample volume (documented in Condition Report #2011-01642).

1/2-ODC-2.03 states that deviations are permitted from the required sampling schedule if I

specimens are unobtainable due to hazardous conditions, seasonal unavailability, malfunction of automatic sampling equipment and other legitimate reasons. Also, because BVPS uses ten (10) airborne particulate sample stations versus five (5) required by the ODCM, then there was no consequence to interruption of sample collection during these periods.

Summary: Based on the analytical results, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in air particulate radioactivity during the report period.

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Iodine-131: A total of five-hundred-twenty (520) weekly charcoal filter samples were analyzed for Iodine-131. Iodine-131 was identified in twenty-seven of four-hundred-sixty-eight (27 of 468) indicator samples, and three of fifty-two (3 of 52) control samples. The positive Iodine samples occurred during the first and second quarters of 2011. The results are attributed to Fukushima fallout from Japan because Iodine was detected in equivalent I

concentrations around the site not dependent upon local meteorological conditions, along with Iodine being detected at other nuclear power stations across the United States during this time period (documented in Condition Reports #11-92214 and 11-93037).

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: The deviations are the same as described above for airborne particulates.

Summary: Based on analytical results, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in airborne radioiodine during the report period.

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Sector (miles)

Sample Point Description 13 11-SW 1.49 Hookstown, PA (Old Meyer Farm) 27 7-SE 6.14 Aliquippa, Pa (Brunton Farm) 28 1-N 8.60 Beaver Falls, PA (Sherman Farm) 29B 3-NE 7.97 Beaver, PA (Friendship Ridge)

Air Particulate 30 4-ENE 0.43 Shippingport, PA (Cook's Ferry Substation)

& Radiolodine 32 15-NW 0.75 Midland, PA (North Substation - Rt. 68) 2-NNE 46.1 3-NE 2.28 Industry, PA (McKeels Service - Rt. 68) 47 14-WNW 4.88 East Liverpool, OH (Water Department) 48 10-SSW 16.40 Weirton, WV (Water Tower, Collier Way) 1 51 5-E 8.00 Aliquippa, PA (Sheffield Substation) 2-27

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Characterization of Shoreline Stream Sediment and Soil The stream sediment (river bottoms) consists largely of sand and silt. Soil samples may vary from sand and silt to a heavy clay with variable amounts of organic material.

2.

Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

a.

Program Shoreline stream sediment were collected semi-annually above the Montgomery Dam, in the vicinity of the BVPS outfall structure, and above the New Cumberland Dam. A Ponar or Eckman dredge is used to collect the sample. The sampling locations are also listed in Table 2-1 and are shown in Figure 2-3.

Although not required by the ODCM, soil samples are collected every three years. They were collected at each often (10) locations during 2009 and are scheduled to be collected again in 2012. At each location, twelve (12) core samples (3" diameter by 2" deep) are gathered at prescribed points on a 10 foot radius circle. Each location is permanently marked with reference pins. Each set of samples is systematically selected by moving along the radius in such a manner as to assure representative undisturbed samples.

Sampling locations are listed in Table 2-1 and are shown in Figure 2-3.

Shoreline stream sediment and soil are analyzed for gamma-emitting radionuclides.

b.

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Results and Conclusions A summary of the analysis results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5.

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Shoreline Stream Sediment Gamma Spectrometry: A total of six (6) sediment samples were analyzed by gamma i

spectrometry during the report period. Naturally occurring Potassium-40, Thalium-208, Lead-212, Lead-214, Bismuth-214, Radium-226 and Actinum-228, were detected in four of four (4 of 4) indicator samples and two of two (2 of 2) control samples.

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Cobalt-58: Radionuclide Cobalt-58 was identified in two of four (2 of 4) indicator samples and zero of two (0 of 2) control samples. The samples which indicated Cobalt-58 were I

obtained at the shore line of the BVPS Main Outfall Facility. The results were similar to previous years (current range = 0.07 to 0.09 pico Curie / gram), and the data is currently less than the BVPS Main Outfall Facility pre-operational level of 0.098 pico Curie / gram.

Cobalt-60: Radionuclide Cobalt-60 was identified in two of four (2 of 4) indicator samples and zero of two (0 of 2) control samples. The samples which indicated Cobalt-60 were obtained at the shore line of the BVPS Main Outfall Facility. The results were similar to previous years (current range = 0.08 to 0.12 pico Curie / gram), and the data is currently less than the BVPS Main Outfall Facility pre-operational level of 0.4 pico Curie / gram.

i Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were no deviations from the required sediment sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

Summary: The identification of Cobalt-58 and Cobalt-60 in the shoreline stream sediment i

near the main outfall facility and a downstream location is not unusual, because the plant discharges these radionuclides in liquid effluent releases. The analyses are consistent with discharge data of authorized liquid effluent releases, and all liquid effluent releases during I

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Monitoring of Feedstuff and Foodcrops RTL A9.690E 1.

Characterization of Farm Products According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture (1), there were 824 farms in Beaver County. Total market value of production (Crops and Livestock) was $15,187,000.00. Some of the principal sources of revenue (>$50,000.00) are as follows:

Milk and Other Dairy Products from Cows

$5,647,000.00 Nursery, Greenhouse, Floriculture and Sod

$2,813,000.00 Grains, Oil Seeds, Dry Beans and Dry Peas

$1,243,000.00 Other Crops and Hay

$1,120,000.00 Vegetables, Melons, Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

$989,000.00 Fruits, Tree Nuts and Berries

$449,000.00 Poultry and Eggs

$327,000.00 Cut Christmas Trees, and Short Rotation Woody Crops

$204,000.00 Horses, Ponies, Mules, Burros, and Donkeys

$182,000.00 Sheep, Goats and their Products

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques I

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Program Feedstuff: Although not required by the ODCM, representative samples of Feedstuff (cattle feed) are collected monthly from the nearest dairy farm (Searight Dairy). See Figure 2-6.

Each sample is analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

Foodcrops (leafy vegetables): Foodcrops are collected at garden locations during the I

growing season. Leafy vegetables, (e.g. cabbage) are obtained from Shippingport, Georgetown, and Industry, Pennsylvania. Samples are also obtained from the control location in Weirton, West Virginia. All samples are analyzed for gamma emitters by i

gamma spectrometry. Samples are also analyzed by radiochemical analysis for Iodine-131.

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Procedures Gamma Emitter Analysis of Foodcrops: Analysis is performed by scanning a dried, homogenized sample with a gamma spectrometry system. A high resolution germanium detector is utilized with this system. Samples of feedstuff and foodcrops are loaded into tare weight 300 or 150 ml plastic bottles or 1-liter Marinelli containers, weighed and the net weight of the sample is determined prior to scanning for gamma emitters.

i Gamma Emitter Analysis of Feedstuff: Although not required by the ODCM, analysis is performed by scanning a dried, homogenized sample with a gamma spectrometry system.

A high resolution germanium detector is utilized with this system. Samples of feedstuff and foodcrops are loaded into tare weight 300 or 150 ml plastic bottles or 1-liter Marinelli U

containers, weighed and the net weight of the sample is determined prior to scanning for gamma emitters.

3 Iodine-131 Analysis of Foodcrops: Analysis is performed by radiochemistry. A stable iodide carrier is added to a chopped sample, which is then leached with a sodium hydroxide solution, evaporated to dryness and fused in a muffle furnace. The melt is dissolved in water, filtered and treated with sodium hypochlorite. The iodate is then reduced to iodine with hydroxylamine hydrochloride and is extracted into toluene. It is then back-extracted as iodide into sodium bisulfite solution and is precipitated as palladium iodide. The precipitate is weighed for chemical yield and is mounted on a nylon planchet for low level beta counting.

Carbon-14 Analysis of Foodcrops: Analysis is performed by accelerator mass 3

spectrometry radiocarbon dating. Samples are converted into solid graphite via combustion and various chemical reactions. Samples (and reference materials) are pressed into metal discs and loaded onto a target wheel where ions from a cesium gun are fired at I

the discs to create negatively charged carbon atoms. Ions are then passed along a stripper causing them to lose their electrons and gain a triple positive charge. At this point, only carbon atoms remain because other molecules in the sample cannot maintain this triple positive state. For mass analysis, a magnetic field is applied to the moving particles which causes them to deflect along the path they are traveling in relation to their masses, allowing the number of particles to be measured.

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Results and Conclusions A summary of the analysis results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 2-7.

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Feedstuff Gamma Spectrometry: Although not required by the ODCM, a total of twelve (12) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Naturally occurring Potassium-40 was identified in twelve of twelve (12 of 12) samples. Naturally occurring Beryllium-7 was found in four of twelve (4 of 12) samples.

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were no deviations from the required feedstuff sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

Summary: The data from the feedstuff analyses was consistent with previous data. Based on the analytical results, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the feedstuff in the vicinity of the site during the report period

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Foodcrops Iodine-131: A total of six (6) samples were analyzed for Iodine-131. No detectable concentrations were present in the five (5) indicator samples or the one (1) control sample.

Gamma Spectrometry: A total of six (6) samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

Naturally occurring Potassium-40 was identified in five of five (5 of 5) indicator samples and one of one (1 of 1) control samples. No other radionuclides were identified.

Carbon-14: Although not required by the ODCM, BVPS sampled gardens for carbon-14 analyses during 2011. A total of two (2) indicator samples from one (1) garden location and two (2) control samples from one (1) garden location were analyzed. Peppers and potatoes were sampled at each location. A value of 104 pMC is generally accepted as the present day atmospheric radiocarbon content. Carbon-14 was identified above 104 pMC in two of two (2 of 2) indicator samples and in zero of two (0 of 2) control samples. As this analysis is optional and new to the REMP, a few considerations must be taken in to account. First, as both control values were below the expected present day atmospheric radiocarbon content of 104 pMC, it is likely that another source may be influencing the control location. According to the vendor laboratory (Beta Analytic Inc.), it is expected that close proximity to a coal or natural gas emission source may reduce the value.

Secondly, we have no historical or preoperational carbon-14 data to compare with this data.

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were no deviations from the required foodstuff sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

Summary: The data from the foodcrops analyses was consistent with previous data. Based on the analytical results, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the foodcrops in the vicinity of the site during the report period.

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SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM E. Monitoring of Local Cow and Goat Milk I

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Description - Milch Animal Locations 3

Samples of fresh milk are obtained from milch animals at locations and frequencies noted in Table 2-1. The milk is analyzed for its radioiodine content, gamma emitters, Strontium-89 and Strontium-90.

Detailed field surveys are performed during the grazing season to locate and enumerate milch animals within a five (5) mile radius of the site. Survey data for the most recent survey conducted is shown in Section 3, Land Use Census.

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

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Program Cow milk was collected from the two (2) reference dairy farms within a 1 0-mile radius of the BVPS. These milk samples were obtained at the Searight Dairy Farm (2.1 miles SSW) and the Brunton Dairy Farm (6.1 miles SE).

Cow milk was also collected from one (1) other dairy farm within a 10-mile radius of the 3

BVPS site. The cow milk samples obtained at the Halstead Dairy Farm (5.1 miles SSW) was selected based on milch animal surveys and evaluations of meteorological data (i.e.;

deposition parameters). It was added to the sampling program to ensure the highest I

potential milk pathway for radioiodine uptake is evaluated. Had goat milk been available from either the Collins Farm (3.5 miles SE) or the Ferry Farm (3.3 miles SE) samples may have been obtained at these locations as well. The dairies are subject to change based upon availability of milk or when more recent data (milch animal census, and/or change in meteorological conditions) indicate other locations are more appropriate.

Cow milk was also collected from the one (1) control location dairy farm outside of the 10-3 mile radius. These milk samples were obtained at the Windsheimer Dairy Farm (10.4 miles SSW).

The cow milk sample from the Searight Dairy Farm (2.1 miles SSW) is collected and analyzed weekly for Iodine-131 using a method that ensures a high sensitivity. Samples from each of the other dairies are collected monthly when cows are indoors and bi-weekly when cows are grazing. The monthly and/or bi-weekly sample is analyzed for principle I

gamma emitters (including Cesium-137 by high resolution germanium gamma spectrometry), and Iodine-131 high sensitivity analysis. Although not required by the ODCM, the monthly and/or bi-weekly sample is also analyzed for Strontium-89, I

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The location of each is shown in Figure 2-8 and described below.

Approximate Distance and Direction Collection Site Dairy Number of Animals from Midpoint between Period being Milked Unit 1 and Unit 2 Reactor 25 Searight Dairy 36 Cows 2.1 miles SSW January thru 948 McCleary Road December Hookstown, PA 27 Brunton Dairy 105 Cows 6.1 miles SE January thru 3681 Ridge Road December Aliquippa, PA 69 Collins Dairy I Goat 3.5 miles SE Not Applicable:

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Ferry Farm 0 Goats 3.3 miles SE No goat milk 102*

227 Calhoun Rd available for Aliquippa, PA purchase during 2011 Halstead Dairy 57 Cows 5.1 miles SSW January thru 113*

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Iodine-131 Analysis of Milk: The milk samples are chemically prepared, and then analyzed with a low-level beta counting system.

I Gamma Emitter Analysis of Milk: This is determined by gamma spectrometry analysis of a 1 liter Marinelli container of milk.

Strontium-90 Analysis of Milk: Although not required by the ODCM, the milk samples are prepared by adding a stable strontium carrier and evaporating to dryness, then ashing in a muffle furnace, followed by precipitating phosphates. Strontium is purified in all samples by the Argonne method using 3 grams of extraction material in a chromatographic column.

Stable yttrium carrier is added and the sample is allowed to stand for a minimum of 5 days for the in-growth of Yttrium-90 (Y-90). Yttrium is then precipitated as hydroxide dissolved and re-precipitated as oxalate. The yttrium oxalate is mounted on a nylon planchet and is counted in a low-level beta counter to infer Strontium-90 activity.

Strontium-89 Analysis of Milk: Although not required by the ODCM, the Strontium-89 N

activity is determined by precipitating strontium carbonate (SrCO 3) from the sample after yttrium separation. This precipitate is mounted on a nylon planchet and is covered with an 80 mg/cm 2 aluminum absorber for low level beta counting. Chemical yields of strontium and yttrium are determined by gravimetric means.

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Results and Conclusions 3

A summary of the analysis results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of Iodine-131 and Strontium-90 analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 2-9.

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Strontium-89: Although not required by the ODCM, a total of eighty (80) milk samples were analyzed for Strontium-89 during the report period. Strontium-89 was not detected in any of the sixty (60) indicator samples, nor was it detected in any of the twenty (20) control samples.

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Strontium-90: Although not required by the ODCM, a total of eighty (80) milk samples were analyzed for Strontium-90 during the report period. Strontium-90 was detected in forty-four of sixty (44 of 60) indicator samples and twenty of twenty (20 of 20) control samples. The levels detected were attributable to previous nuclear weapons tests and are within the normally expected range.

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Gamma Spectrometry: A total of eighty (80) milk samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry during the report period. Naturally occurring Potassium-40 was present in sixty of sixty (60 of 60) indicator samples and twenty of twenty (20 of 20) control samples.

No other gamma-emitting radionuclides were identified during analysis.

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Iodine-131: A total of one hundred twelve (112) milk samples were analyzed for Iodine-131 during the report period. Iodine-131 was detected in six of the ninety two (6 of 92) indicator samples, and one of the twenty (1 of 20) control samples. The positive Iodine samples occurred during the first and second quarters of 2011. The results are attributed to Fukushima fallout from Japan because Iodine was also detected in other environmental media (i.e. air), along with Iodine being detected at other nuclear power stations across the United States during this time period (documented in Condition Reports # 11-93037 and 11-98011).

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Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis: There was a deviation from the required milk sampling and analysis schedule for the reporting period. The Doe Goat location identified at the Collins Farm, 289 Calhoun Road, Aliquippa, PA (3.547 miles SE) has not been able to provide enough milk to participate in the sampling program for 2011, and it is unknown as to whether or not it will be able to in the future. Goat milk samples were also not available from any other location within the 5 mile radius this year. The unavailability of goat milk caused the REMP to not meet the ODCM sample requirements in 1/2-ODC-2.03 and in 1/2-ODC-3.03, Attachment Q Table 3.12-1 stating that a minimum of four (4) milk locations shall be sampled. There are no other milk animal locations available to add to the REMP, as all milk animals sites located within the 5 mile radius of BVPS are currently participating in the sampling program. This condition was documented in Condition Report #2011-02332.

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Summary: Based on all the analytical results and the comparison to pre-operational levels, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the milk in the vicinity of the site during the report period.

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SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM F. Environmental Radiation Monitoring i

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Description of Regional Background Radiation and Sources Historical information for regional background was obtained from Reuter-Stokes instruments that were previously located within a five (5) mile radius of the BVPS site. Data is no longer available from these instruments, but historical data indicated that the background exposure rates ranged from 6 p.Rihr to 12 pR/hr.

The sources of background radiation are affected by the terrain in the vicinity of BVPS, where as, the local hills (i.e., with altitude variations of 300-400 feet) and densely wooded areas contribute to differences in background radiation level. Other sources (e.g., Radon) are affected by the geological features of the region, which are characterized by nearly flat-laying sedimentary beds of the Pennsylvania Age. For information, the local sedimentary beds of I

limestone alternate with sandstone and shale with abundant interbedded coal layers. Pleistocene glacial deposits partially cover the older sedimentary deposits in the northwest. Most of the region is underlain by shale, sandstone, and some coal beds of the Conemaugh Formation.

Outcrops of sandstone, shale, and limestone of the Allegheny Formation exist within the Ohio River Valley and along major tributary streams.

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Locations and Analytical Procedures I

Ambient external radiation levels around the site were measured using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs).

I During the report period, there were a total of sixty-four (64) environmental TLD locations.

This is comprised of forty-four (44) offsite locations, along with twenty (20) fence perimeter locations. The offsite TLD locations are plotted on Figure 2-10, but the fence perimeter locations are not plotted due to the large scale of the figure.

The TLDs were annealed at the Contractor Central Laboratory shortly before placing the TLDs 3

in their field locations. The radiation dose accumulated in-transit between the Central Laboratory, the field location, and the Central Laboratory was corrected by transit controls maintained in lead shields at both the Central Laboratory and the field office. All dosimeters I

were exposed in the field for a calendar quarter, in a specific holder that contains two (2) TLDs at each location.

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Results and Conclusions i

A summary of the TLD results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 3

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TLD Analysis: During the report period, the average quarterly external exposure rate (as 3

measured from TLD) was 18.6 mR at the sixty-four (64) indicator locations, and 21.3 mR at the Control location. This external exposure rate is comparable to previous years. As expected, there was some variation in external exposure rate among locations and seasons.

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Specifically, the following events occurred:

Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) TLD location #88, 110 Summit Rd. Midland Heights (2.74 miles, NW Sector 15), was vandalized during the first quarter of 2011. The sample cage was damaged and both TLDs were missing. This condition was found on 4/7/11, during the scheduled quarterly TLD change-out (documented in Condition Report #11-92974).

Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) TLD location #88, 110 Summit Rd. Midland Heights (2.74 miles, NW Sector 15), was again vandalized during the second quarter of 2011. The sample cage was damaged and both TLDs were missing. This condition was found on 6/30/11, during the scheduled quarterly TLD change-out (documented in Condition Report # 11-97516). This is a repeat occurrence, as documented for the fourth quarter 2010 in Condition Report #11-88282, and for the first quarter 2011 in Condition Report # 11-92974. A new TLD station was placed in the vicinity of Station

1. 88, less visible to the public, as a contingency. Data for the second quarter 2011 was collected from the alternate TLD location. The REMP program was then updated to include the new location (labeled station #88A - Route 168 Midland Heights 2.8 miles NW Sector 15) and station #88 was retired.

1/2-ODC-2.03, ODCM: Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program listed REMP sample station #88 as 1 of 44 TLD locations. 1/2-ODC-3.03, ODCM: Controls for RETS and REMP Programs, only requires that 40 offsite locations be obtained with quarterly collection. Therefore, the minimum ODCM requirements were still satisfied.

Furthermore, 1/2-ODC-2.03 states that "deviations are permitted from the required sampling schedule if specimens are unobtainable due to hazardous conditions, seasonal unavailability, malfunction of automatic sampling equipment and other legitimate reasons."

Because BVPS does not control the use of unrestricted land around the plant, the vandalism of this sample location is considered a legitimate reason for deviation from the sampling schedule.

Station #30 was missing analysis for one of the two TLDs from the 2nd quarter for 2011.

The REMP Field Technician reported that the sample was taken and logged such on the weekly sample certification form. However, the vendor laboratory did not receive the TLD for analysis. 1/2-ODC-2.03, ODCM: Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program listed REMP sample station #30 as I of 44 TLD locations. 1/2-ODC-3.03, ODCM:

Controls for RETS and REMP Programs, only requires that 40 offsite locations be obtained with quarterly collection. Therefore, the minimum ODCM requirements were still satisfied (documented in Condition Report #2011-00720).

Summa: The quarterly TLD external exposure rates are comparable to those of previous decade. There was no evidence of anomalies that could be attributed to the operation of BVPS.

It should also be noted that the average external exposure rate at the indicator locations was less than average external exposure rate at the Control location. Based on all the analytical results and the comparison to pre-operational levels, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in external exposure in the vicinity of the site during the report period. The 2-47

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Location 27 7-SE 6.14 Brunton Dairy Farm Aliquippa, PA 45.1 6-ESE 1.92 Kennedy's Comers Raccoon Township, PA 51 5-E 8.00 Sheffield Substation Aliquippa, PA 59 6-ESE 0.99 236 Green Hill Road Aliquippa, PA 76 6-ESE 3.80 Raccoon Elementary School Raccoon Township, PA 77 6-ESE 5.52 3614 Green Garden Road I Aliquippa, PA 78 7-SE 2.72 Racoon Twsp Municipal Building Raccoon Township, PA 79 8-SSE 4.46 106 State Route 151 Green Twp.

Ted McWilliams Auto Body 80 9-S 8.27 Park Office, State Route 18 Raccoon Township, PA 82 9-S 6.99 2697 State Route 18 Raccoon Twp, PA 94 8-SSE 2.25 McCleary & Pole Cat Hollow Road Hookstown, PA NORTHWEST QUADRANT Site Sector Distance Location Site Sector Distance Location No.

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Sampling Program and Analytical Techniques

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Fish samples are collected semi-annually in the New Cumberland pool of the Ohio River at the Beaver Valley effluent discharge point and upstream of the Montgomery Dam. The I

edible portion of each different species caught is analyzed by gamma spectroscopy. Fish sampling locations are shown in Figure 2-12.

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A sample is prepared in a standard tare weight 300 ml plastic bottle and scanned for gamma emitting nuclides with gamma spectrometry system which utilizes a high resolution I

germanium detector.

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Results and Conclusions i

A summary of the analysis results during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figure 2-13.

Gamma Spectrometry: A total of ten (10) fish samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry during the report period. Gamma emitting radionuclides were not detected in any of the five I

(5) indicator samples, nor were they detected in any of the five (5) control samples.

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were no deviations from the required fish sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

Summy: Based on the analytical results, the operation of BVPS did not contribute any measurable increase in radioactivity in the Ohio River fish population during the report period.

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Description of Water Sources The Ohio River is the main body of water in the area. It is the main surface water supply for generation of drinking water in the area. The Beaver Valley Power Station obtains water from the Ohio River for plant make-up water and discharges water to the Ohio River via NPDES discharge points (e.g. cooling tower blowdown, liquid effluent releases, etc).

The Ohio River is the main surface water supply source for towns, municipalities and industries both upstream and downstream of the BVPS site. The nearest user of the Ohio River as a potable water source is Midland Borough Municipal Water Authority. The intake of the treatment plant is approximately 1.5 miles downstream and on the opposite side of the river.

The next downstream user is East Liverpool, Ohio which is approximately 6 miles downstream.

The heavy industries in Midland, as well as others downstream, also use river water for cooling purposes.

Groundwater occurs in large volumes in the gravel terraces which lie along the river, and diminishes considerably in the bedrock underlying the site. Normal well yields in the bedrock are less than 10 gallons per minute (gpm) with occasional wells yielding up to 60 gpm.

In general, the BVPS site experiences cool winters and moderately warm summers with ample annual precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year. The National Climate Data Center (http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/cag3/v4.html) indicates the total annual precipitation during the report period for the Pittsburgh, PA area was 43.06 inches.

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Sampling and Analytical Techniques i

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Surface (Raw River) Water The sampling program of river water includes three (3) sampling points along the Ohio River.

Raw water samples are collected daily at the East Liverpool (Ohio) Water Treatment Plant, sample location 5, [River Mile 41.2], and the made into a weekly composite sample. One automatic river water sampler is located at the ATI-Allegheny Ludlam (formerly J&L Steel) river water intake, sample location 2.1, [River Mile 36.2]. The automatic sampler I

takes a 20-40 ml sample every 15 minutes and samples are collected on a weekly basis.

The weekly samples are then made into a monthly composite sample for each location. The monthly composite samples are analyzed for gamma emitters. In addition, a quarterly l

composite sample is prepared for each sample point from the monthly composites.

Quarterly composites are analyzed for Hydrogen-3 (Tritium).

A weekly grab sample is taken upstream of the Montgomery Dam, sample location 49

[River Mile 29.6]. This upstream sample at the Montgomery Dam is the control sample.

The weekly grab samples upstream of the Montgomery Dam are analyzed for Iodine-131.

Weekly grab samples are then made into monthly composites are analyzed for gamma emitters. Quarterly composite are prepared from each of the monthly composites. The quarterly composites are analyzed for Tritium.

3 Locations of each sample point are shown in Figure 2-14.

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Drinking Water (Public Supplies)

Drinking water (i.e.; treated water) is collected at both the Midland, PA Water Treating Plant, sample location 4, and East Liverpool, OH Water Treating Plant, sample location 5.

An automatic sampler at each location collects 20-40 ml every 20 minutes, which is then made into a weekly composite sample. The weekly composite sample from each location is analyzed for Iodine-131. Monthly composites are made from the weekly samples and are analyzed by gamma spectrometry. In addition, a quarterly composite sample is prepared I

for each sample point from the monthly composites. Quarterly composites are analyzed for Tritium.

A weekly grab sample is taken upstream of the Montgomery Dam, sample location 49

[River Mile 29.6]. This upstream sample at the Montgomery Dam is the control sample.

The weekly grab samples upstream of the Montgomery Dam are analyzed for Iodine-131.

Weekly grab samples are then made into monthly composites are analyzed by gamma spectrometry. Quarterly composite are prepared from each of the monthly composites.

The quarterly composites are analyzed for Tritium.

Locations of each sample point are shown in Figure 2-14.

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Groundwater Although not required by the ODCM, semi-annual grab samples were collected from three (3) locations within four (4) miles of the site (see Figure 2-14). These locations are:

One (1) well in Shippingport, PA One (1) well in Hookstown, PA One (1) well in Georgetown, PA Each ground water sample is analyzed for tritium and is analyzed by gamma spectrometry.

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Precipitation Although not required by the ODCM, precipitation is collected in Shippingport PA, East Liverpool OH, and Weirton WV. Precipitation, when available, is collected each week and then made into quarterly composite samples from the weekly samples. The quarterly composites are analyzed for Tritium and gamma emitters. Locations of each of the sample points are shown in Figure 2-14.

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Procedures Gamma Analysis of Drinking Water and Surface Water: The analysis is performed on water samples by placing one liter of the sample into a Marinelli container and analyzing the sample on a high resolution germanium gamma spectrometry system. Although not required by the ODCM, this analysis is also performed on Groundwater and Precipitation.

Tritium Analysis of Drinking Water and Surface Water: The Tritium is determined in water samples by liquid scintillation analysis. Although not required by the ODCM, this analysis is also performed on Surface Water, Groundwater and Precipitation.

Iodine-I131 Analysis of Drinking Water: The sample is chemically prepared and analyzed with a low-level beta counting system. Although not required by the ODCM, this analysis is also performed on Surface Water.

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Results and Conclusions I

A summary of the analysis results of water samples (surface water, drinking water, ground water and precipitation) during the report period are listed in Table 2-2. A trend graph of i

analyses (including the pre-operational period through the report period) is shown on Figures 2-15 through 2-18.

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Tritium: A total of twelve (12) surface water samples were analyzed for Tritium during the report period. Tritium was not detected in any of the eight (8) indicator samples, nor was it I

detected in any of the four (4) control samples.

Gamma Spectrometry: A total of thirty-six (36) surface water samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry during the report period. Gamma emitting radionuclides were not detected in any of the twenty-four (24) indicator samples, nor were they detected in any of the twelve (12) control samples.

Iodine-I131: Although not required by the ODCM, a total of fifty-two (52) surface water control samples were analyzed for Iodine-131 using radiochemical methods during the report period. Iodine 131 was detected in thirty of fifty-two (30 of 52) weekly control l

samples, of which two (2) analysis exceeded the reporting level of 2 pico Curie / liter. The results were similar to previous years, (current years range = 0.3 to 2.4 pico Curie / liter).

The positive results were detected at the Control location, which is five (5) miles upstream (not influenced by BVPS operation). Identification of Iodine-131 during the report period was most likely due to medical diagnostic and treatment procedures from upstream facilities. This condition is documented in Condition Reports 11-98007 and 2011-01107.

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Drinking Water Tritium: A total of twelve (12) drinking water samples were analyzed for Tritium during the report period. Tritium was not detected in any of the eight (8) indicator samples, nor was it detected in any of the four (4) control samples.

Gamma Spectrometry: A total of thirty-six (36) drinking water samples were analyzed by i

gamma spectrometry during the report period. Gamma emitting radionuclides were not detected in any of the twenty-four (24) indicator samples, nor were they detected in any of the twelve (12) control samples.

Iodine-131: A total of one hundred-fifty-six (156) drinking water samples were analyzed for Iodine-131 (using radiochemical methods) during the report period. Iodine-131 was I

detected in thirty-six of one-hundred-four (36 of 104) indicator samples and thirty of fifty-two (30 of 52) control samples. Some of the positive results at the downstream location exceeded the positive results from the upstream surface water Control location, but none of these analyses exceeded the reporting level of 2 pico Curie / liter. Because positive results were detected in the upstream control sample, some positive results are most likely due to medical diagnostic and treatment procedures from upstream facilities, and not caused by BVPS operations. However, the analyses are also consistent with discharge data of authorized liquid effluent releases, and all liquid effluent releases during the report period did not exceed the release limits set forth in the ODCM.

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c.

Groundwater Tritium: Although not required by ODCM, a total of six (6) groundwater samples were analyzed for Tritium during the report period. Tritium was not detected in any of the four (4) indicator samples, nor was it detected in any of the two (2) control samples.

Gamma Spectrometry: Although not required by ODCM, a total of six (6) groundwater samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry during the report period. Gamma emitting radionuclides were not detected in any of the four (4) indicator samples, nor were they detected in any of the two (2) control samples.

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Precipitation Tritium: Although not required by ODCM, a total of twelve (12) precipitation samples were analyzed for Tritium during the report period. Tritium was detected in one of the eight (I of 8) indicator samples, and it was not detected in any of the four (4) control samples.

Gamma Spectrometry: Although not required by ODCM, a total of twelve (12) precipitation samples were analyzed by gamma spectrometry during the report period.

Gamma emitting radionuclides were not detected in any of the eight (8) indicator samples, nor were they detected in any of the four (4) control samples.

e.

Deviations from Required Sampling and Analysis Schedule: There were no deviations from the required water sampling and analysis schedule during the report period.

f.

Summary: Data from the water sample analyses demonstrate that BVPS did not contribute a significant increase of radioactivity in the local river, in the drinking water, in the well water, or in the precipitation. The analytical results confirm that the station assessments, prior to authorizing radioactive discharges, are adequate and that the environmental monitoring program is sufficiently sensitive.

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Estimates of Radiation Dose to Man

1. Pathways to Man - Calculational Models The radiation doses to man as a result of BVPS operations were calculated for both gaseous and liquid effluent pathways using computer codes for the ARERAS/MIDAS computer system.

These computer codes are equivalent to NRC computer codes XOQDOQ2, GASPAR, and LADTAP. Dose factors listed in the ODCM are used to calculate doses from radioactive noble gases in discharge plumes. BVPS effluent data, based on sample analysis were used as the radionuclide activity input.

All liquid and gaseous effluent radionuclides listed in the Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report were input as source terms to the computer codes.

All batch and continuous gaseous effluent releases were included in the dose assessment calculations. The release activities are based on laboratory analysis. Meteorological data collected by the BVPS Meteorology System was also used as input to the computer codes.

Except when more recent or specific data was available, the usage factors were obtained from the BVPS Final Environmental Statements or Regulatory Guide 1.109.

All radioactive liquid effluents are released by batch mode after analysis by gamma spectrometry. Each batch is diluted by cooling tower blowdown water prior to discharge into the Ohio River via the main outfall (River Mile 35.0). The actual data from these analyses are tabulated and used as the radionuclide source term input to the computer code. Except when more recent or specific data was available, the usage factors were obtained from the BVPS Final Environmental Statements or Regulatory Guide 1.109.

The total population doses were evaluated for all liquid and gaseous effluent pathways out to 50 miles. For these evaluations, a total population of -4 million people was used. An estimate of the populations are listed in the BVPS-2 UFSAR Section 2.1.3.1 for 0-10 miles and Section 2.1.3.2 for 10-50 miles.

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Results of Calculated Population Dose to Man - Liquid Effluent Releases During the report period, the calculated dose to the entire population within 50 miles of the plant is presented in Table 2-4 for BVPS liquid effluent releases. Also shown in this table is a comparison to natural radiation exposure.

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Results of Calculated Population Dose to Man - Gaseous Effluent Releases During the report period, the calculated dose to the entire population within 50 miles of the plant is presented in Table 2-5 for BVPS airborne effluent releases. Also shown in this table is a comparison to natural radiation exposure. The doses include the contribution of all pathways.

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Conclusions Based upon the estimated dose to individuals from the natural background radiation exposure in Tables 2-4 and 2-5, the incremental increase in total body dose to the 50-mile population from the operation of BVPS - Unit I and 2, is less than 0.00005% of the annual background dose.

The calculated doses to the public from the operation of BVPS - Unit 1 and 2, are below ODCM annual limits and resulted in only a small incremental dose to that which area residents already received as a result of natural background. The doses constituted no meaningful risk to the public.

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Comparison of Individual Dose BVPS Liquid Effluent Releases Versus Natural Background Radiation millirem BVPS Liquid Effluent Release Dose 0.0000558 Natural Radiation Exposure 296 2-67

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Ambient Gamma Radiation Radionuclides in Body Global Fallout Radon Average Individual (Total from all sources shown above) 58 millirem / year 40 millirem / year

< 1 millirem / year 198 millirem / year 296 millirem / year (b)

National Academy of Sciences, "The Effects on Populations of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation," BEIR Report, 1990 0-50 mile Population Dose from BVPS Gaseous Effluent Releases Man-millirem Largest Isotope Contributor Total 153 Tritium Average 0.0000383 Tritium (per Individual)

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